Importation Officer

BOOSTERFOODS, INC.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

BOOSTERFOODS, INC. is seeking a Purchasing/Import Coordinator to consolidate projected POs, create POs in NAV, and manage import documentation. The role requires coordinating with overseas suppliers, brokers, and government agencies to ensure compliant shipping and timely postings by accounting.

The person will handle payments requests, shipping documents, and permit coordination. On-site work in Pasig, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any four-year course.
• 1 year of purchasing/importation experience is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates accountability and ownership of assigned tasks.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in written English, with the ability to compose professional emails.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Consolidation of projected POs from business unit heads.
• Creation of purchase orders using NAV system.
• Request of payment like Telegraphic and Letter of Credit for importable goods.
• Coordinate/liaise with overseas suppliers regarding shipping and verify shipping documents.
• Coordinate/forward shipping documents to the assigned broker to start releasing process.
• Double-check duties and taxes to match broker computations.
• Follow-up releasing status with the broker.
• Knowledge about permit applications with government agencies (FDA, NTC, BOC, OMB, etc.).
• Collate billings from forwarders/brokers for shipment charges and ensure postings by accounting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Accountability

Under pressure

Written English

Time management

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NAV system

Job description

Job Description:

• Consolidation of projected PO from business unit heads.
• Responsible for the creation of purchase orders using NAV system
• Responsible for the request of payment like Telegraphic &
• Letter of credit for importable goods.
• Responsible for coordinating/liaising with overseas suppliers regarding shipping arrangements and double-checking of shipping documents for correctness and uniformity.
• Responsible for coordinating/forwarding shipping documents to the assigned broker to start the releasing process.
• Responsible for double-checking the duties and taxes to ensure the given computation by the broker is correct and accurate.
• Responsible for the follow-ups of the releasing status with the broker
• Has knowledge about permit application/coordination with government agencies like FDA, NTC, BOC, OMB, and others.
• Responsible for collating billings from forwarders & brokers & from others for all the charges pertaining to the shipment and ensuring all transactions will be posted by the accounting department.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in any four-year course.
• At least 1 year of experience in purchasing and/or importation is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates accountability and takes ownership of assigned tasks.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in written English, with the ability to compose professional emails.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Work Setup: On Site

Location: 10 Evangelista ave., Santolan, Pasig City