Import Export Specialist - Temporary (6 Months Contract)

Nestle Middle East

Dubai, UAE

Ref: GP991-68

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

- Enhance the import export process
- Receive orders from agents, acknowledge and simultaneously send PO/PI to supplier
- Send PO/PI to the supplier on a weekly basis for OPC customers
- Ensure to get timely updates on the shipments via ASN/emails and update the webpage accordingly
- Ensure the dispatch of goods meet the requested sailing date/week
- Ensure Import/Export accurate documents before the vessel arrives
- Follow up on all the steps from the time the goods are dispatched until the goods are cleared at the port of the customer
- In case of claims, coordinate with the customer & supplier until settlement
- Facilitate reimbursement of e.g. tariff rebates, export restitution benefits in EU, specific customs duty privileges, etc by maintaining documentation & providing documents to meet customs & legal requirement in each receiving markets
- Coordinate with concerned departments for all steps involved to ensure accurate order processing
- Constantly review total lead times and alternative options (in conjunction with freight team)
- Regularly update of general shipping instructions

Requirements

- Good knowledge of logistics & customs regulations
- Logistics/supply chain management diploma will be an advantage
- Degree in commerce or business administration
- Experience in logistics / freight / supply chain
- On husband/father's sponsorship

About the Company

Nestle with headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland was founded in 1866 by Henri Nestle and is today the world's biggest food and beverage company. Sales for 2006 were CHF 98.5 bn, with a net profit of CHF 9 bn. We employ around 265,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world.

The Company's strategy is guided by several fundamental principles. Nestle's existing products grow through innovation and renovation while maintaining a balance in geographic activities and product lines. Long-term potential is never sacrificed for short-term performance. The Company's priority is to bring the best and most relevant products to people, wherever they are, whatever their needs, throughout their lives.

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