Imports and Exports Manager for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia‏

The company is a Diversified Saudi Arabian Conglomerate offering comprehensive, customer-centric solutions in industries including construction, mining, oil & gas, agriculture, power, electricity & water generation, material handling, building materials, transportation & logistics, real estate development, travel & tourism, waste management & recycling, and hospitality.

The Company incorporated in 1967 deals with international brands in Machinery & Equipment, Tractors, Buses, Cranes, Asphalt Pavers, Compressors, Pumps, Hammers, Trucks and Lifts.

As a Manager Imports & Exports, your responsibilities include the following:

• Effectively and efficiently manage the movement of products/equipment/materials in and/or out of KSA in accordance with organizational policy and procedures, and to comply with relevant local, country and international law and processes.
• Manage relationships with shipping lines, airlines, transport companies, shipping agencies, freight forwarding companies, etc. and negotiate their rates, contract terms facilities and services and ensure best value.
• Develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in import/export activities and procedures.
• Manage the necessary documentation and online forms for the efficient and cost-effective execution of all import/export activities.
• Plan and implement import/export strategy and activities consistent with overall aims and requirements of the organization.
• Ensure 100% coverage of all risks & Demurrage-free clearance of all goods
• Quantifiable economy and measurable efficiency achieved through selection of best transport means and routes
• Adherence to the organization’s policies and procedures, KSA and international laws and processes
• Communicate with export and import and related authorities, and customers and suppliers, in all relevant territories and countries, as necessary to ensure efficient andpositive relations, support and activities.
• Liaise with other departments in order to establish and maintain effective and relevant export/import activities and support in relation to the organization’s sales, purchasing, materials management, and overall operating functions.
• Manage and maintain effective insurance provisions relating to import/export activities.
• Manage all staff reporting to the position so as to effectively recruit, train, evaluate, motivate, delegate and monitor their activities.
• Use personal initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in import/export activity and procedures.
• Maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of all relevant Information & communications technology and other systems within the import/export function.
• Maintain and share with colleagues as appropriate, personal knowledge of all relevant import/export law and procedures; tariffs and duties; licenses and restrictions.
• Anticipate research and report on future changes in import/export laws and in relevant local territory practices, and ensure such knowledge is factored into the planning of the department’s own strategy, resources and procedures.
• Monitor, record, analyze and report on activities, trends, results and recommendations relating to import/export activities.
• Prepare and submit all necessary documentation in a timely and accurate manner – shipping schedules; letters of credit, credit control mechanisms; licenses; declarations; packing, routing, transport and safety documentation.
• Investigate, plan and implement strategically effective and relevant transport methods, which meet optimally the needs of the organization and its suppliers and customers.
• Plan and manage the effective and necessary conversion of weights, sizes, values, and quality standards interpretations between importing and exporting systems and territories.
• Negotiate contracts for sales/purchases and manage renew, review contracts as required to enable effective trading, operations and customer/supplier relations.

Desired candidate Profile

• MBA / Post Graduate in Foreign Trade or Import Export with 10 to 15 years in imports and exports, of which at least 5 years experience in a senior role with a large import / export department, shipping line logistics or freight forwarder
• Good Leadership skills & Proven experience of successful liaison with Directors, Departmental Heads, Forwarders, Shipping Companies, Customs Brokers, Insurance Companies & Local Transporters
• In depth knowledge and application of Import/Export procedures
• Ability to meet demanding deadlines
• Excellent analytical and problem solving
• Sound knowledge of world Geography with attention to detail
• Flexibility and willingness to efficiently handle the personal shipment clearance for Executives
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and effectively meet deadlines
• Superb organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong focus on customer service
• Willing to work extra hours

In order to process your candidature further we require the following details:

1.     Your updated Resume in word format

2.     A digital / scanned photograph

3.     Your Passport Number, Country of Issue and Expiry Date

4.     Contact Telephone Numbers - Mobile & Landline

5.     Skype Id for a Skype Interview / Video Interview

6.     Detailed break up of Current Salary

7.     Willingness to relocate to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Nita Thaker 

+91 22 28261800

nita_thaker@originconsultants.com