Import & Export Manager \"Urgent Hiring

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Location: Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates

Work Experience: 6-10 years

Salary: TBD will be discuss in the interview

IMPORT & EXPORT MANAGER Position:
Import & Export Manager

Employment Type:

Full-Time Industry: General Trading (FMCG / Food Trading / Consumer Products)

Location:

Abu Dhabi, UAE Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Import & Export Manager to manage and coordinate end-to-end international trade operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for import/export documentation, customs clearance, freight coordination, regulatory compliance, supplier and logistics partner management, and ensuring shipments are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule. The ideal candidate should have strong practical knowledge of international shipping procedures, customs regulations, Incoterms, freight forwarding, and trade documentation.

Key

• Manage end-to-end import and export operations, including air, sea, and land shipments.
• Prepare, review, and verify shipping and customs documentation.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, shipping lines, airlines, customs brokers, suppliers, and customers.
• Manage customs clearance processes and ensure timely release of shipments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable customs, trade, and regulatory

• .
• Review commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin,
• Bills of
• Lading,
• Air
• Waybills, and other shipping documents.
• Apply and correctly interpret
• Incoterms for international transactions.
• Monitor shipment schedules and proactively resolve delays, documentation issues, or clearance problems.
• Negotiate freight rates and service agreements with logistics providers.
• Monitor freight, customs, transportation, and related logistics costs.
• Maintain accurate import/expom lgtrt records and shipment documentation.
• Coordinate with procurement, finance, warehouse, sales, and operations teams.
• Manage duty, tax, and other applicable shipment-related

• .
• Evaluate freight forwarders and logistics service providers based on cost, reliability, and performance.
• Prepare regular reports on shipments, costs, delays, clearance status, and logistics performance.
• Identify opportunities to reduce logistics costs and improve lead times.
• Maintain strong controls to prevent penalties, demurrage, detention, documentation errors, and unnecessary storage charges.
• Lead and support the import/export or logistics team where applicable.

• Bachelor’s
• Degree in
• Logistics,
• Supply
• Chain
• Management,
• International
• Business,
• Business
• Administration, or a related discipline preferred.
• Import &
• Export,
• International
• Logistics,
• Forwarding, or
• Supply
• Chain
• Operations.
• Previous experience at managerial or senior supervisory level preferred.
• Strong knowledge of customs clearance and international trade procedures.
• Incoterms 2020.
• Strong knowledge of sea freight, air freight, and land transportation.
• Practical experience handling shipping documentation.
• Experience coordinating with customs brokers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, and government/regulatory authorities.
• Strong freight negotiation and cost-control skills.
• Good knowledge of shipment tracking and logistics reporting.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Proficiency in
• Microsoft
• Excel and relevant
• ERP/logistics systems is preferred.
• and employment terms will be discussed with shortlisted candidates during the interview process.
• CANDIDATE
• ASSESSMENT
• QUESTIONS 1.
• Import &
• Export
• Experience
• How many years of direct import and export experience do you have?
• Which countries or international markets have you handled?
• 2.
• Shipment
• Management
• Explain the complete process you follow for an international shipment from receiving the purchase/order details until final customs clearance and delivery.
• 3.
• Incoterms
• What is the difference between
• EXW,
• FOB,
• CIF,
• DDP, and
• DAP?
• Give an example of when you would recommend each.
• 4.
• Documentation
• Wh…