Import Export Officer

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Location: Bekasi,

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life.

Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long‑established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

To manage and oversee day‑to‑day import and export operations, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations, Akzo Nobel’s policies, HSE & S, and delivery schedules.

• Ensure all import/export shipments are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external logistics partners to maintain timely delivery.
• Handle documentation, customs clearance, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor shipment performance and resolve operational issues proactively.
• Provide accurate reporting to support decision‑making by management.

• Shipment Planning and Execution
• Schedule and track import/export shipments.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders and carriers according to plan.
• Documentation Management:
  Prepare, verify, and maintain invoices, packing lists, B/L, COO, permits, and other documents.
• Ensure compliance with legal, clearance, audit and company standards.
• Customs Clearance & Compliance:
  Submit documentation to customs authorities; ensure compliance with regulations and trade policies.
• Issue Resolution:
  Identify and resolve shipment or documentation discrepancies quickly with minimal impact on stakeholders.
• Generate weekly/monthly shipment and KPI reports.
• Monitor delivery performance, costs, decision‑making and exceptions.

Can make operational decisions regarding shipment coordination and documentation verification. Needs approval for strategic decisions, high‑value shipments, or compliance exceptions.

• Experience:
  
  2–4 years in import/export operations or logistics.
• Skills &
  
  Competencies:
  • Basic knowledge of customs clearance, Incoterms, and trade documentation.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Computer literacy (MS Office, data entry systems, ERP preferred).
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Willingness to learn and follow procedures.

Bachelor’s degree of any discipline preferred;
International Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related discipline.

At Akzo Nobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable.

In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.