✨ AI Summary
The Inbound Logistics Officer will be responsible for managing the import process, including creating and communicating purchase orders, tracking shipments, and ensuring compliance with Saudi customs regulations. This role involves liaising with suppliers, customs brokers, and internal departments to facilitate smooth inbound logistics operations. Key responsibilities include preparing shipping documents, calculating landed costs, managing supplier payments, and reporting on import performance.
The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in FMGC Retail, with strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Word, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and a high level of English proficiency. Familiarity with Saudi customs requirements is crucial for this position.
Requirements
Minimum 1 year of experience in FMGC Retail is required. Candidates must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, and a high level of English proficiency. Knowledge of Saudi customs requirements is essential.
Description
Job Description Create the import purchase orders as per the trade agreements, company import policy and procedure and assures proper approvals authorization levels. Communicate the purchase orders to the import suppliers and make sure the suppliers receiving confirmation of the purchase orders. Provide the suppliers all requirements & standards that he should follow to ship the goods. Ensure to get the update of the import shipments status from the suppliers in weekly bases. Track the shipments and update the import matrix with the status of each PO in a daily basis. Communicate the import matrix and all Import PO status to the concerns departments/buyers on a weekly basis. Ensure to get the original shipping documents from the suppliers before the arrival of the shipment. Segregate the shipping documents and make sure that all the shipping documents are as per the Saudi custom requirements. Ensure the shipping documents been submitted to the custom broker for custom clearance. Communicate all the related orders & shipping documents to the warehouse before the shipment arrive. Fix the landed cost in the PO level and assure the accuracy as per each shipment trade agreement & landed cost forecasts. Follow up with warehouses the receiving status and inform the concern department once the shipment update in the system. Ensure to get the short& damage reports for each shipment within 48 hours from receiving time in the warehouse and communicate it to the supplier on time. Ensure to get suppliers statements of accounts before the due date and follow up the suppliers payments with the account department. Communicate the payment transfer copy to the suppliers with all payments details. Ensure the monthly analysis & service level reports for all import suppliers & shipments. Skills Description Minimum 1 years experience in FMGC Retail Excellent communications skills Proficiency in or khowledge of using a variety of computer software applications, especially Excel and Microsoft Word software. High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation. Excellent English level.