Commercial Expert

Job Description

Supplier Liaison and Document Management:

• Sending purchase data, drawings and other required technical documents to suppliers.
• Coordinating the sample review process and receiving test documents.

Inquiry and Order Management:

• Requesting price inquiries and ensuring order registration according to transaction instructions.
• Reviewing and controlling proforma and ensuring compliance of technical specifications of requested goods with documents and proforma.

Logistics and Customs:

• Analyzing, selecting, and providing proposals for the appropriate forwarder and shipping method for each order.
• Calculating and forecasting related customs and ancillary costs.

Financial Processes:

• Completing exchange remittance forms and implementing LC opening processes.
• Coordinate with the finance unit to obtain the required insurance policies and make the necessary amendments.

Shipping and Delivery of Goods:

• Following the process of shipping and clearing goods.
• Receiving shipping documents and submitting financial documents to the finance unit.

Warehouse and Order Support:

• Registering purchase orders, payment requests, and invoices in the integrated system.
• Notifying the arrival of goods to the warehouse and updating inventory systems.

Resolving Customs Obligations and Issues:

• Following up on the elimination of obligations and reporting discrepancies and disputes between the company and customs.
• Coordinating with superiors to resolve problems and comply with laws and regulations.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Preparing correspondence and reports related to the job.
• Managing the workbench and archiving documents according to the list of records.

Requirements:

• Familiarity with international transportation laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with reading data sheets, drawings, and technical documents of products.
• Familiarity with the process of opening letters of credit and bank transfers.
• Familiarity with the customs clearance and tariff procedures and the legal rules of international trade.
• Proficient in correspondence and conversations in English.
• Proficient in international methods of transporting export and import cargo (Express, CFR, EXW, and FOB).
• Proficient in types of transportation (air, sea, land) and criteria for calculating transportation costs (CBM or KG).
• Mastery of working with Excel software.
• Ability to work with the EPL customs clearance system.
• Proficient in working with SAP software is considered an advantage.