job description:
in our office in mumbai, hero multi pap pvt. ltd. offers the import/export coordinator the opportunity to work in the midst of our team. the import/export coordinator interfaces with customs agents, warehouse staff, shipping department, forwarders and clients. he/she assists with shipping, receiving and record keeping for domestic & international trading transactions. the import/export coordinator will work in close relation with the business head at the mumbai office.
requirements: -
- a bachelor’s degree in logistics or a business-related field.
- minimum experience 1 year with handling import & export transactions
- the candidate should have a thorough knowledge of indian customs procedures and documentation handling
- the import/export coordinator should have knowledge of at coordinating air, sea and road-freight shipments.
- customer service and negotiating skills to deal with the demands of overseas and local clients.
- familiar with the legal requirements regarding importing and exporting shipments.
- tech savvy with proficiency in microsoft outlook, word, and excel; 100% comfortable utilizing and navigating the internet.
- excellent communication skills, organized, able to work effectively in a time constrained environment and meet strictly enforced daily deadlines
- knowledge of tamil language will be added advantage to the candidate.
activities:
- maintaining contact with clients and third parties (freight forwarder, customs, banks etc..) about shipments
- liaising with third parties to move goods (by road and air mainly) in accordance with customer requirements
- determine method of shipment, and prepare bills of lading, invoices, packing lists and other shipping documents.
- check import/export documentation drafted by third parties
- verifying all documentation adheres to import-export policies and laws.
- keep records of all goods shipped
- contact vendors and/or claims adjustment departments in order to resolve probl