Lead –  Import and Export

Job Description

About Adiu Communication Service PLC
Adiu Communication Service PLC is a proudly Ethiopian company building the nation's digital future across three integrated business wings: Telecom Implementation Services, Enterprise ICT Services, and Solar & Green Technology. We partner with some of Ethiopia's most prominent public and private institutions, delivering large-scale, technically complex projects — from national telecom rollouts to data center deployments and solar-hybrid power systems. At Adiu, you'll work alongside globally recognized technology partners including Huawei, Cisco, Fortinet, and Dell/HPE, gaining exposure to cutting-edge solutions that shape how businesses, communities, and institutions connect and grow. We invest deeply in our people through structured learning paths, mentorship, vendor-backed certifications, and clear career progression frameworks. Our culture is collaborative, inclusive, and grounded in the ADIU Way — ethical integrity, extreme ownership, professional excellence, and a genuine commitment to client and community impact. Guided by our purpose to enrich lives by powering and connecting the systems that move Africa forward, we offer not just a job, but a meaningful career with real, visible impact. Join

Adiu and grow your career while contributing to a company that is purposefully Ethiopian and ambitiously transformative.

Job Position: Lead –  Import and Export

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all import and export activities to ensure timely and compliant movement of goods.

• Monitor end-to-end shipment processes including documentation, customs clearance, and delivery.

• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs requirements, and internal policies.

• Coordinate with banks for import/export-related transactions including L/C, CAD, and TT processes.

• Manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics service providers.

• Monitor vendor performance against agreed SLAs and KPIs.

• Negotiate freight rates, service terms, and contract renewals with external partners.

• Track shipments and resolve operational issues such as delays, clearance problems, or delivery disruptions.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including procurement, finance, and warehouse teams.

• Maintain import/export records and prepare operational reports for management.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor

Job Requirements

Education

• BA Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or other related fields.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in Import and Export or Supply Chain operations.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of international trade regulations and customs procedures.

• Experience in import/export documentation and banking processes.

• Knowledge of logistics, freight forwarding, and supply chain operations.

• Vendor management and negotiation skills.

• Strong coordination and stakeholder management abilities.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple shipments under tight deadlines.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates can apply through link https://forms.gle/UF75nTs2xFWufLv39