Key Responsibilities:
- Export Coordination:
- Manage and oversee the entire export process, from order receipt to delivery.
- Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and freight forwarders to ensure timely shipments.
- Monitor the progress of shipments and provide status updates to customers and management.
- Documentation and Compliance:
- Prepare and review export documentation, including invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, export permits, and certificates of origin.
- Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs laws, and company export policies.
- Keep accurate records of export transactions and maintain documentation for auditing purposes.
- Customs Clearance:
- Work closely with customs brokers and government agencies to facilitate the export clearance process.
- Address and resolve any issues or discrepancies related to customs and shipping.
- Ensure that export duties, taxes, and tariffs are properly calculated and paid.
- Logistics and Shipping:
- Coordinate with shipping agents and freight forwarders to ensure the efficient transportation of goods.
- Optimize shipping methods, costs, and routes to minimize expenses while meeting delivery schedules.
- Ensure the safe packaging and labeling of products for international shipment.
- Supplier and Customer Relations:
- Maintain relationships with international customers to understand their needs and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Communicate with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of goods and handle any issues related to orders.
- Negotiate terms and conditions with customers and suppliers to ensure favorable outcomes for the company.
- Risk Management:
- Identify potential risks in the export process, including transportation delays, damage, or loss, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Handle claims for damaged or missing goods and coordinate with insurance providers as necessary.
- Reporting and Analysis:
- Prepare and maintain export reports, tracking shipments, costs, and delivery performance.
- Analyze export data to identify trends, optimize processes, and reduce costs.
- Provide regular updates to management on export activities and performance metrics.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Experience in export operations, logistics, or international trade (2+ years preferred).
- Knowledge of export documentation, customs procedures, and international shipping terms (Incoterms).
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Job Overview
Location
Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
