About This Role
This is a behind-the-scenes coordination role that serves as the operational backbone of a company’s import-export activities. As the right hand to the logistics head, you'll be the one turning approvals, paperwork, and system entries into actual movement of goods—ideal for someone who thrives on process accuracy rather than physical handling. Working for a foreign branch in Ethiopia means you’ll also need to navigate both local regulatory systems and international compliance expectations.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The listing signals a search for someone who can combine clerical precision with basic analytical thinking—not just filing documents, but checking them for errors and cost implications. The emphasis on HS code classification and tariff calculations suggests the employer values candidates who understand how a single digit in a code can change duty costs significantly. Experience with Ethiopia’s electronic single window system is likely more important than years of experience, so practical familiarity will outweigh generic credentials.
How to Approach This Application
When applying, lead with any specific experience you have using the Ethiopia Single Window (ESW) platform—even if it was during a short-term or internship role. Prepare a one-page example of how you previously tracked shipment costs or reduced a demurrage charge, as this directly addresses the cost-control responsibility. Since this is a junior role supporting a senior manager, emphasize your ability to work under supervision while catching errors independently.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best for a detail-oriented recent graduate or early-career professional who wants to build a foundation in logistics compliance, rather than someone seeking hands-on warehouse or fleet management. Competition will be moderate—many candidates may apply, but those with actual ESW experience will stand out sharply.
The Logistics head Assistant is responsible for Prepare& Verifying organizing, maintaining, all company import and export and managing documents and providing general assistance support to ensure a company smooth Supply chain and logistics operations. The role requires attention to detail, confidentiality, and strong organizational skills.
Prepare& Verifying important documents for export and import, review, process, and properly documented.
Apply for any kind of import and export permits on ESW (Ethiopia single window), providing information needed, and make sure approval is done on time.
- Classify goods using HS codes and manage tariff and duty calculations.
- Track shipments and update team members
- Monitor and control import costs and demurrage
- Analyze operational data and prepare reports to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure timely delivery of products or services.
- Maintain logistics documentation and archiving systems.
- Any other task assigned by the line manager
Bachelor’s Degree and above in Business Administration, Project Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field.
Minimum of 1-3 years of proven experience in export and import process, or supply chain/logistics roles, preferably in an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
Requirement Skill
- International Trade Exposure
- Logistics, Supply Chain Management
- Communication & Negotiation
- Import & procurement management
- Import & Export Documentation
Key Skills & Competencies:
Strong project coordination and time management skills.
Excellent organizational, reporting, and follow-up abilities.
Ability to handle multiple priorities under pressure.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Familiar and able to use ESW (Ethiopia Single Window).
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
ERP experience with analytical mindset with attention to detail.
Proactive problem-solving and decision-making skills.
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