Inbound Commercial Officer

·      Prepare and verify Proforma Invoice (PI), L/C/LCA, Purchase Order, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading/Air Waybill, Certificate of Origin, and other shipping documents, including correct HS Code, product description, quantity, value, country of origin, Incoterms, and others.

·      Coordinate with overseas suppliers regarding shipment schedules, shipping documents, and delivery requirements.

·      Monitor shipment status and ensure timely arrival of raw materials, machinery, spare parts, and other goods, and coordinate with the warehouse and user/service team for their receipt.

·      Coordinate with banks for complete import banking activities, including L/C/LCA, TT opening, amendment, acceptance, retirement, settlement, and timely collection of original shipping documents.

·       Monitor L/C terms and conditions, shipment validity, expiry dates, presentation period, payment maturity, and bank discrepancies to ensure smooth import documentation and timely payment settlement.

·      Coordinate and ensure the submission of shipping documents well ahead of the ETA with the department/person responsible for C&F activities to avoid any sort of demurrage.

·      Monitor ETD, ETA, transshipment, vessel schedules, and shipment delays and escalate delays that may affect production or customer delivery.

·      Bill receipt, check, and submit to Finance for payment.

Maintain various trackers for all activities and report accordingly. 

Requirements:

·       Bachelor’s/Master's in any discipline from any recognized institution.

·       At least 5 years of experience in Inbound operations (import, inbound logistics)

·       Working experience in the SAP system is a must.

·       PGDSCM from a reputed institution.

·       Knowledge of computer programs (Excel & Word & others)

·       Good communication skills in English.