Snr Executive Trade and Compliance Specialist

Job description
Contract: 1 year
RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the effective handling of office administration and import & export transactions
Ensure compliance of the Import & Export Procedures as well as good import and export ethics
Communicate and follow up directly with customers on all aspects
Adhere to ISO requirements and participate in ISO audits
Liaising with and visiting freight forwarders for urgent small shipments, problematic shipments and operational arrangements
Arrange and coordinate inspection bodies’ inspections as required
Ensure compliance to the FCPA Procedure
Ensure compliance to all relevant Procedures and Policies
Ensuring customer satisfaction

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Diploma in Logistics / Operations Management or Relevant Qualification
Formal training in Imports & Export Risk Management
3-5 Years relevant experience

Outstanding skills in:

Inter-personal and Customer Communication
Organizational
Administration
Negotiation
Fluency in English

Experience in:

Dealing with all general commodities, conventional-, regulated and de-regulated GMO seed
SAP operations
ISO 9001
Excel, Word & PowerPoint

COMPETENCIES
Basic
Manage each import and export transaction with personnel outside the department
Desirable

Awareness and complying to Safety
Contribute to the Quality Management Level in the Import & Export Department
Contribute to the improvement of Customer relations, Needs & Satisfaction
Adhere to FCPA rules and regulations
International interaction and sharing of expertise

This position will report to the Africa Trade & Compliance Lead