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Import Officer Jobs – Steel and Tube Industries Ltd (STIL)
Job Title: Import Officer
Organisation: Steel and Tube Industries Ltd (STIL)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About the Company:
Steel and Tube Industries Ltd is one of the largest steel manufacturers and suppliers of quality steel products in East Africa. Our Products include: Roof Products, Hollow Sections & Open Profiles, Smart Tanks, STIL Bars, Wire Products, etc.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage the entire procurement process of the organization
- Ensure no storage & no demurrage on import shipments
- Closely liaise with Forwarders, Clearing Agents and Port authorities for smooth delivery of shipment to plant
- Develop and implement strategies for cost savings and efficiency improvements
- Import document verification, confirmation & correct HSCode declaration by agent
- Ensure timely delivery of goods and services to meet production needs
- Liaise with Finance department for Advance Payments based on priorities and update suppliers
- Monitor the import cycle very closely from order confirmation to shipment to vessel monitoring to loading at Mombasa and delivery to Kampala
- Ensure original documents are submitted to shipping lines / agents in time to avoid any kind of delay
- Liaise with Inventory stores / consumables stores for priority deliveries from Mombasa
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies
- Establish and maintain relationships with key supplier
- Effective team management for optimum output
- Ensure safe work procedures and environmental guidelines complied with, for zero penalties from respective authorities
- Prepare various MIS reports and monitor KPIs for optimum performance
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Qualifications: Relevant degree in Imports, Logistics
- Experience: 5-7 Years
How to Apply:
Please submit all applications to jobs@stil-group.com or deliver them to our Head Office – Reception desk.
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