Categories: Vacancies, July 2026

Import Controller

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Organization: Kegna Beverages Share Company

Deadline: May 5, 2025

Job Description

Department: Office of the Supply Chain

Reports to: Manager, Procurement

Job summary

The Import controller is responsible for follow up and monitoring of all import related tasks in order to ensure timely delivery of items and services.

Responsibilities

ommunicate to supplier and confirm shipment schedule of orders
Follow up and monitoring of shipment readiness
Properly book shipments and monitor arrival at the appropriate port of destination
Appropriately book shipments to avoid delays
Ensure clearance documents are transferred to the bank timely with the appropriate route
Collect the shipping documents timely and deliver to the transistor timely
Collect Ensure timely shipment, transportation and clearance of orders at the port to reduce warehouse charges, avoid penalties, and currency fluctuation impact costs
Establish shipment tracking system and monitor accordingly
Create good relation with bank, custom, clearance and shipping staffs
File the import transaction documentations until it is cleared from National bank of Ethiopia and custom post audit
Reconcile orders against shipping invoices
Ensure the delivery of the items to the appropriate warehouse
Ensure the shipment is inspected before receiving and the goods are delivered as per the order
Communicate suppliers if discrepancies occur and get refund or replacement
Ensure punctuality
Performs other similar tasks as assigned by the immediate

Education

Academic requirement: MA/MSC/BA/BSC in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics/Procurement / Management or related fields of study

Experience

Work experience: 2/4yrs of relevant experience in beverage industries

Skills

Additional Competencies:

Systems thinking
Knowledge of the local and international procurement practices
Negotiation skills
Customer handling skills
Planning, monitoring and evaluation
Emotional maturity
Computer literate in especially business applications.

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