Imports Logistics Officer - HPW Fresh & Dry

HPW Fresh and Dry Ltd is a fruit processing company. HPW is synonymous with fresh from harvest fruit, crisp and crunchy vegetables from Africa and Asia. We develop stand-alone products for our customers that meet the most exacting quality standards and offer maximum availability – for wholesalers and retailers, as well as for the food industry.

Job Description

• Department: Operations
• Reports To: Logistics Coordinator
• Location: Onsite at HPW Fresh and Dry Ltd, Adeiso, E/R.

 

Job Purpose

To Monitor and verify imports documents and imports permit

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Job Duties

• Handle Import monitoring by keeping register
• Responsible for receiving and dispatching of import documents
• Verify import documents (Invoices, transport documents, packing list, etc) accuracy (eg. Descriptions, HS codes, etc
• Request for corrections/amendments on documents with errors
• Handle freezones exemptions on imports.
• Initiate the acquisition of import permits (eg PPRSD permit for plant produce)
• Liaise with clearing agents at the various entry points for clearance (Airport, Tema, Elubo, Hamile and Aflao) of all imports
• Coordinate clearance procedures at the port, resident customs for e trak deactiva-tion
• Ensure on time clearance at all entry points to eliminate/reduce demurrage.
• Receive cleared goods, organize offloading at the factory and handing over to the appropriate store/ user
• Handle all payments for services by clearing agents
• Update import returns and filling of import documents
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly returns to administration.

Required Skills or Experience

Qualification

HND or First Degree in accounting /logistics & supply chain with at least National Service experience in similar role

Technical & Personality Competencies

• Good knowledge in Microsoft office suite, especially MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a Team
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to relate effectively to people at all levels