Import Operations Manager at Ascentech Services Limited

Job Responsibilities

• Handle port operations for clearing of goods.
• Have relations with Freight Forwarders, Shipping Lines, Customs, and other relevant agencies.
• Opening of LC ( Letter of Credits ) for imports.
• Look for possibilities to decrease taxes and handle all documentation should be handled for Banks.
• Consultation of the clients regarding insurances, duties and taxes
• Monitoring of the shipments to ensure the compliance of regulations
• Search for possibilities to reduce taxes
• Maintenance of customer relations and participation in the organization's sales activities
• Assessment of new marketing and sales opportunities as well as presentation of those estimations to the respective managements
• Develop and implement trading strategies for the group.
• Manage relationships with key customers and suppliers.
• Manage, train and mentor staff.
• Overview and support key decision makers in processing, merchandising and trading.
• Take overall responsibility for coordinating the logistics of trading activities, taking into account available infrastructure and operational priorities of the service providers.
• Prepare and review monthly profit & loss for department and report to management.

Skills/ Requirements

• Import Business experience of 5 to 10 years
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree , Master’s is preferred.
• Well-developed communicational skills and a customer orientation
• Knowledge about budget management, international trade and taxations