About This Role
This is a mid-level logistics role focused on keeping a major industrial manufacturer’s supply chain running. As an Import Officer at Habesha Steel Mills, you’ll be the key link between international suppliers and local operations, ensuring steel production never stalls due to missing materials or paperwork. The position suits a detail-oriented logistics professional who thrives on coordinating banks, customs, and suppliers under tight deadlines.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The employer is seeking someone with proven experience navigating Ethiopia’s complex import regulations and banking procedures. They likely value practical familiarity with LC, CAD, and TT processes over academic credentials, as these require hands-on troubleshooting. A candidate with 3–5 years in import logistics, ideally within manufacturing or heavy industry, will stand out for understanding the high cost of delays.
How to Approach This Application
Emphasize your specific experience with Ethiopian customs clearance and commercial bank documentation, providing concrete examples of how you resolved permit or forex issues. Highlight any track record of reducing import cycle times or avoiding penalties, as cost-efficiency is key in steel production. Tailor your CV to show familiarity with raw material or machinery part imports, not just consumer goods.
Who This Role Suits
This role is ideal for a mid-career logistics specialist with strong organizational and banking liaison skills, offering steady work in a stable industrial company. Competition will be moderate, favoring applicants who can demonstrate direct experience with Habesha Steel’s specific import challenges.
Job Summary
We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Import Officer to manage and streamline our international procurement and logistics operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end import process, ensuring that raw materials and machinery parts reach our facility efficiently, cost-effectively, and in full compliance with Ethiopian customs regulations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Documentation & Bank Process Management
Handle all banking procedures related to imports, including opening and amending Letters of Credit (LC), Cash Against Documents (CAD), and Telegraphic Transfers (TT).
Liaise with commercial banks to ensure timely processing of permits and settlement of foreign exchange.
Prepare and organize all necessary import documentation, including Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Certificates of Origin, and Bills of Lading/Airway Bills.
2. Customs Clearance & Compliance
- Coordinate closely with transit and forwarding agents to ensure smooth customs clearance at various ports and dry ports (e.g., Modjo, Kality).
- Ensure accurate Harmonized System (HS) coding for all imported items to minimize delays and tax discrepancies.
- Stay updated on the latest National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) directives and Ethiopian Customs Commission regulations.
3. Logistics & Shipment Tracking
- Monitor shipment statuses from the point of origin to final delivery at the factory site.
- Coordinate with shipping lines, freight forwarders, and transporters to optimize lead times and freight costs.
- Manage insurance coverage for all incoming cargo and handle claims in case of damage or loss.
4. Costing & Reporting
- Collaborate with the Finance Department to provide accurate landing cost estimations for imported goods.
- Maintain a detailed and up-to-date import tracking log and provide weekly status reports to management.
Job Requirements
- Education: BA Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Experience: 3–5 years of experience specifically in import/export operations, preferably within a large-scale manufacturing environment.
- Technical Skills:
- Deep understanding of Incoterms 2020.
- Proven experience with the Electronic Single Window (eSW) system.
- Familiarity with Ethiopian banking and customs procedures.
- Competencies:
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
How To Apply
Interested applicants who meet the above requirements can submit their application letter, CV, and relevant documents to the Human Resources Department.
In-Person: Habesha Steel Mills PLC, HR Department, Dukem, in front of Eastern Industry Zone, Please use "Import Officer Application" as the subject of your email.
Email:[email protected]
Closing Date: May 20, 2026
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