Job Information
Nestle Imports Associate Lahore (contractual) in Lahore, Pakistan
POSITION SNAPSHOT
Location: Head Office
Company: Nestlé
Job Type: Contract
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree / Engineering / MBA
Experience: 1 year or more
POSITION SUMMARY
Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest food and beverage company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. The Imports Associate is responsible for managing import logistics to ensure timely delivery and avoid stockouts.
A DAY IN THE LIFE …
• Close liaison with factory end-users and strategic partners to ensure timely deliveries and avoid stockouts.
• Sharing of purchase orders with vendors to ensure timely delivery
• Obtain PFIs from suppliers and get bank contracts registered against these PFIs.
• Monitor the import of samples for testing and evaluation by the businesses.
• Ensure clear communication with all concerned stakeholders internally (all functional areas) and externally.
• Coordinate with bank to open LCs
• Coordinate with various government agencies and port authorities to ensure smooth clearance of all materials.
• Make arrangements in advance for shipment clearance.
• Monitor the performance of clearing agents and shipping lines to ensure timely deliveries of all materials and services, reducing demurrages due to delays.
• Follow up with clearing agents daily to avoid any delay in shipments.
• Ensure timely payment to suppliers/local vendors as per agreed payment terms.
• Act as a knowledge source and advisor for customs and State Bank regulations governing imports.
WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL?
• Ability to take ownership and accountability of one’s work.
• Demonstrated ability to understand stakeholders' needs and manage their expectations.
• Microsoft Excel skills at an intermediate level.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders when required.