Job Title: Import Executive (Designation & Grade shall be defined as per Experience)Job Description: - Liaising with the Warehouse, Sales and other relevant departments to determine items to order. Request for Proforma Invoices from Overseas Suppliers Processing of Overseas Purchase orders Placing of orders with Suppliers from overseas Processing of Proforma Invoices. Preparation of Marine Insurance Covers Processing of payments for Suppliers Expediting/routine follow up on status of goods to ensure that suppliers meet delivery promises Tracking of incoming shipments Liaising with Clearing Agents on cargo clearance with Customs Expediting inspection of goods received Notifying Suppliers on short-shipped, over supplied and faulty items received and taking the necessary action Liaise with Stock Control on Preparation of GRN Filing and keeping records of all imports documents Updating of imports register and emailing consignments status reports to the M.D., Warehouse and Sales Department. Export Documents Preparation when requested by clients Liaising with Clearing Agents on cargo clearance with Customs Expediting inspection of goods received Notifying Suppliers on short-shipped, over supplied and faulty items received and taking necessary action Liaise with Stock Control on Preparation of GRN Filing and keeping records of all imports documents Updating of imports register and emailing consignments status reports to the M.D., Warehouse and Sales Department. Export Documents Preparation when requested by clients Liaising with Clearing Agents on cargo clearance with Customs Expediting inspection of goods received Notifying Suppliers on short-shipped, over supplied and faulty items received and taking the necessary action Any other duty that may be assigned by the Managing DirectorsKEY CHALLENGES:- Overall Co-ordination between warehouse, accounts and Sales Team on orders requisition and product specific