Reporting to the Head, Planning and Procurement, the incumbent will be responsible for the following.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

To ensure strategic sourcing and procurement of imported direct and indirect materials, finished goods, machines, equipment and accessories in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Responsible for the importation of raw and packaging materials, finished goods, machines, spares, equipment and accessories in line with company’s procurement policies.

· Facilitates the import process to ensure compliant, timely, and accurate stock movements, which includes import documentation, shipment coordination, customs clearance, etc.

· Participates in the Sales and Operations Planning Process (S&OP) through relevant procurement reporting and summary of key supply constraints.

· Ensures import purchase orders are executed promptly as required to foster effective delivery of imported materials for uninterrupted operations.

· Processes all customs clearing related documents and ensures relevant deadlines are met.

· Coordinates the activities of clearing agents and ensures clearing costs are in line with approved tariffs.

· Liaises with suppliers to ensure shipments are done on schedules, and adequate documentation accompany shipments.

· Ensures Exchange Control Documents (ECD) are promptly submitted to Authorized Dealer Banks.

· Establishes mutually beneficial, ethical and healthy relationships with suppliers to achieve quality standards and improvements on a continuous basis.

· Prepares monthly report on import activities.

· Any other responsibility as assigned by the Head, Planning and Procurement.