Import Officer job at Steel and Tube Industries | Apply Now

• Manage the entire procurement process of the organization

• Ensure no storage & no demurrage on import shipments

• Closely liaise with Forwarders, Clearing Agents and Port authorities for smooth delivery of shipment to plant

• Develop and implement strategies for cost savings and efficiency improvements

• Import document verification, confirmation & correct HSCode declaration by agent

• Ensure timely delivery of goods and services to meet production needs

• Liaise with Finance department for Advance Payments based on priorities and update suppliers

• Monitor the import cycle very closely from order confirmation to shipment to vessel monitoring to loading at Mombasa and delivery to Kampala

• Ensure original documents are submitted to shipping lines / agents in time to avoid any kind of delay

• Liaise with Inventory stores / consumables stores for priority deliveries from Mombasa

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies

• Establish and maintain relationships with key supplier

• Effective team management for optimum output

• Ensure safe work procedures and environmental guidelines complied with, for zero penalties from respective authorities

• Prepare various MIS reports and monitor KPIs for optimum performance

Authority:

• Reports to the Operations Manager

• Interfaces: (titles of people you deal with, e.g. from other departments, sections, customers)

• Cross functional departments (Admin, Sales, Finance, PPIC, Stores)

• Peers, direct reporting team members (operations & maintenance).

Safety, Environmental & Health responsibilities and Ethics:

• Ensure cleanliness in and around the workplace

• Ensure security of cargo, company staff and property

• Promote health and safety at the workplace

• Encourage teamwork for the purpose of a smooth and prosperous management

• Help create a culture and atmosphere of hard work and high personal integrity

• Safeguard the company’s systems and Terms and Conditions of employment