Import/Export Coordinator – Bekele Abshiro PLC
Logistics, Transport and Supply Chain
Bekele Abshiro PLC
Our flagship company Bekele Abshiro PLC (BAPLC) was first established in 1959. We’ve grown significantly since then, and currently import a wide range of products, including fitness equipment, raw materials for shoe-making, confectionary brands, and building materials—all from over twenty countries, including the United States, Germany, Korea, Japan, England, South Africa, United Kingdom, and Taiwan.
BAPLC is also active in the real estate market, with two office buildings completed so far: Bedesta in 2005 (Bole/Africa Avenue); and BAWA in 2009 (Girgi).
Responsible for all transactions related to imports and exports of all divisions and product lines of the company.
-Co-ordinates clearing and forwarding of all imports & exports for the company.
-Performs costing of all import shipments for goods in transit in the consignment data base.
-Liaises with Finance Department for opening Letters of Credit, transfers, and Bank Delivery Order for shipment covered by L/C.
-work with freight forwarders as well as customs to clear goods
-Co-ordinates for inspection and necessary surveyor condition of goods
-Works with customs for smooth processing of imports and exports
Minimum 3-4 years experience, knowledge of procurement rules and regulations, knowledge of logistics and freight industry
Knowledge of imports & exports procedures, customs/ bank/insurance documentations and formalities.
Good fluency in English, good organizational skills, efficient, good communication skills, good people skills
