Import officer

Job Summary

To ensure timely clearance and arranging delivery of goods as per IFFCO Group BU requirements through coordination with various Freight service providers and Government bodies.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely clearance and arranging delivery as per IFFCO Biz units requirement
• Job File creation (manual, hard copy file)
• Applying for Duty Exemption.
• Applying FIRS, CPSS, FITR & DGR with Dubai Municipality.
• Arranging Delivery Order Collection
• Applying E Mirsal 2 import bill with Dubai Custom.
• Coordination with Sharjah custom for Sharjah clearance.
• Coordination with service provider for Dubai clearance (Urgent shipments).
• Coordination with Municipal authorities in Sharjah and Dubai.
• Coordination with IFFCO Land Transport Department for container placement.
• Arranging DP World payment for Import clearance.
• Maintaining CDR/SG accounts for Dubai Customs.
• Maintaining Custom & Municipality deposit refund track file.
• OTM Booking event update and Account Payable (AP) invoice creation.
• Coordination with outdoor operation staff for import clearance
• Sending monthly BU wise report

KPIs

• Document clearance as per agreed SLA
• On time applying of clearance application for approvals with all Government bodies
• On time delivery of cleared cargo
• On time event update and AP invoice creation in OTM

Work experience requirement

Graduate with 2-3 years of experience in Shipping/Logistics

Qualification

2-3 years of experience in Shipping/Logistics and cargo clearance

Competencies
Oracle/SAP ERP
Cargo Operation
Dispatch and Route Planning
Analytical Ability
Documentation and Reporting
Communicating effectively
Self and Team Management
Planning & Decision Making
Customer Centricity
Ownership & Result Orientation