Import / Purchase Coordinator
Curepipe, Plaines Wilhems District, Mauritius
Analyse import documentation for incoming shipments and ensure accuracy of documentation and verify compliance standardResponsible to have Import systems updated as needed including data and document storage where necessaryResponsible to analyse where necessary to reduce cost of importsManage day to day customs brokers operations and ensure performances are monitored targeting a lead and cost reductions.Deal with customs and local authorities for day to day operational issuesResponsible to ensure all import duty tariff codes are correctly applied to all incoming shipmentsComply with customs requirements and manage customs duty costsKeep customs documents in proper filing, maintenance, and retentionCoordinate and arrange payments for custom duties/levies, and other clearing and forwarding payments as per requirementsManage the movement of products materials in the country in accordance with organizational policy and procedure.Liaise with other departments (Finance) in order to establish and maintain effective and relevant /import activities and support in relation to the organization's sales, purchasing, materials management, production and overall operating functions.Review documents submitted by prospective suppliers to ensure compliance with all requirements;Organize documents submitted by supplier at time of Purchase Order submission or delivery of goods;Maintain costing file and pricelists;Update Purchase Orders with relevant information;Coordinate Product Change Notification Process;Oversee products specifications by ensuring they are current to meet requirements and verify they are being followed;Develop relationships with suppliers to resolve delivery and quality concerns and obtain documents;