Import Specialist

Synlink Recruitment Outsourcing Co. Inc.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment outsourcing company in Metro Manila is seeking an Import Coordinator to manage imports and relationships with foreign suppliers and freight forwarders. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience in coordinating international shipments and holds a Bachelor's degree. Key responsibilities include document preparation for Customs, stock monitoring, and managing supplier communications.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience dealing with brokers and coordinating with international suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with foreign suppliers, freight forwarders, and brokers for purchases.
• Prepare documents for Customs releasing and ensure correct documentation.
• Monitor stock availability and assist in receiving shipments when necessary.

Skills

Coordination with suppliers

Document preparation for customs

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Position involving coordination with foreign suppliers, freight forwarders, and brokers to ensure purchases are completed accurately and efficiently, with updates provided to all concerned personnel regarding the status of importations.

Responsibilities

• Issues P.O. and coordinates to foreign suppliers.
• Coordinates to foreign suppliers, freight forwarders, and brokers ensuring these company’s purchases are completed and maintained in an effective, efficient, and accurate manner.
• Gives updates to all concerned personnel regarding status of all importations.
• Responsible in the collection and preparation of all required documents for Customs releasing including the application of the Authority to Release Imported Goods (ATRIG) prior to departure.
• Sends translation to all Departments prior and upon arrival of importations.
• Ensures correct application of necessary documentation for importations across relevant partners, (i.e. BIR, Insurance, etc.)
• Coordinates on solutions with suppliers regarding product discrepancies, breakages, etc.
• Monitors stock availability of foreign goods and supplies.
• Assists Warehouse Dept. in receiving shipments when necessary.
• Maintains good relationship with all collaborators & suppliers ensuring a smooth and efficient Importations process.
• Processes confidential data and information according to guidelines such supplier’s database, pricelist, and contracts.
• Maintains, updates, and monitors foreign payables, ensuring that everything is paid prior its due date.
• Ensures all billings are correct before endorsing to Finance Dept. to avoid over/underpayment.
• Preparing cost estimates and managing budget in coordination with the Finance Dept.
• Maintains all the records of importation in folders with all the pertinent documents attached.
• Other tasks that may be assigned by management.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience, specifically in dealing with brokers and coordinating with international suppliers
• Bachelor's degree graduate