Imports Coordinator

Imports / Exports

About the Employer

Job Description

Job Description

Imports Coordinator has to handle the daily Imports & logistic duties of the organization. Also, the applicant must be able to operate independently and under Pressure. Should be able to cope with Sudden and Variable Situations which could arise amidst the normal course of work. The applicant should be capable of implementing and maintaining 5s standards to ensure a proper work environment.

Job Role

  • Responsible for sourcing and procurement for import requirements.
  • Ensure the samples and prices are prepared within agreed timelines and required qualities.
  • Coordinating order deliveries to ensure the timelines are met.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and obtain prices for imported materials.
  • Attend regulatory clearances on imports liaising with authorities such as Import Control SL customs etc.
  • Forward advance shipping documents to the clearing agents and follow up for draft customer documents.
  • Arrange import duty payments for clearing agents.
  • Should be able to handle all foreign correspondence and should have fair knowledge of LCs, TTs, DP, DA terms and clearing process.
  • Arrangement of payments for foreign suppliers and maintaining records. Tracking shipments while coordinating with freight forwarders & clearing agents.
  • Obtaining insurance for imports from insurance companies.

Job Requirement

  • A degree in supply chain management, or related is a must Minimum 3 years experience in a similar capacity is a must. System-driven experience will be an added advantage.
  • Preferably a female candidate aged under 30 years.
  • Knowledge of MS Office Package and E-mail is a must.
  • Good communication skills both oral and written in English & and Sinhala.
  • Self-motivated and result-oriented personality.

Please forward your detailed CV with two non-related referees indicating the position applied in the subject line to, [email protected] copied to - [email protected] Head office, No.493B, Galle Road, Rawathawatta, Moratuwa.