Import Officer

Himchuli Steel Tech Industries Pvt Ltd. established in 2055 B.S. by Mr. Shanker Singh who has more than 20 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, supplying and maintenance of commercial kitchen equipments and refrigeration equipments, including air condition.

Import Officer

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Basic Job Information

Job Category : Commercial / Logistics / Supply Chain > Import export administration
Job Level : Mid Level
No. of Vacancy/s : [ 1 ]
Employment Type : Full Time
Job Location : Kathmandu
Offered Salary : Negotiable
Apply Before(Deadline) : Aug. 30, 2019 23:55 (4 years, 7 months ago)

Job Specification

Education Level : Under Graduate (Bachelor)
Experience Required : More than 2 years
Other Specification

  • Previous experience as an Import Officer is preferable, but a background in administration may be acceptable
  • The role of Import Officer is suited to someone who has strong administrative skills and is very organised.
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal, is important for the role of Import Officer
  • Working as an Import Officer, knowledge or experience in the following areas is desirable: air, road or ocean movements, security training, such as Aviation Security, customs documentation and procedures, warehouse, office and transport procedures, shipping and flight schedules, freight tariffs and rates, ability to raise and complete documentation
  • The role of Import Officer would suit someone who is outgoing and friendly, and commercially aware.
  • Good numeric skills are required for the role of Import Officer
  • Must be familiar with computer software programs eg Microsoft Office, Excel, etc.


Job Description

  • An Import Officer will work for a freight forwarder/agent or directly for an importer who is based in the country where goods are being delivered
  • As an Import Officer, you will be part of a team of people who are responsible for the movement of goods from another country, ensuring the transit and delivery is made on time. This means that you will liaise regularly with overseas offices, partners or agents
  • You will be responsible for arranging and completing all associated paperwork, which documents the nature of the goods being imported from abroad and that they are legal and legitimate
  • Imports are generally subject to import quotas, tariffs, trade agreements and HM Revenue and Customs 
  • Are responsible for costing jobs and ensuring maximum profitability for their organisation.
  • Depending on the size of the organisation, an Import Clerk may be required to check goods in as they arrive against paperwork to ensure all goods ordered are accounted for
  • An Import Officer job requires establishing contacts and relationships with HM Customs to ensure efficient transfer of goods through the legal process
  • The role of Import Officer involves being able to manage deadlines and some times difficult situations, therefore an element of negotiation is required in order to be able to meet timescales


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