Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate import and export purchasing activities.
• Prepare and manage purchase requests, procurement documentation, and purchase minutes related to international trade operations.
• Manage Foreign Currency (FCY) allocation and follow up payments related to Letter of Credit (LC) opening.
• Ensure import and export activities comply with Ethiopian laws and international trade regulations.
• Coordinate procurement, shipping, customs clearance, insurance, banking, storage, and distribution processes.
• Handle and maintain import documentation in both hard and soft copies and manage Single Window system procedures.
• Prepare cost estimates for planned purchases and ensure procurement at competitive prices.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and international partners.
• Follow up on import agreements for spare parts, raw materials, and services and initiate renewal processes when necessary.
• Resolve operational issues with customs authorities and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure timely export delivery according to customer schedules and quality requirements.
• Monitor operational performance including sales volume, revenue, efficiency, and profitability.
• Identify and develop potential export markets and negotiate with international clients.
• Prepare periodic operational, trade, and performance reports for management.

Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields:

• Procurement and Supply Management
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Business Administration
• Management
• Economics
• Marketing
• Or other related fields

Work Experience

• Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience
• At least 2 years experience in import/export operations
• Experience in active export operations is highly preferred

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of international trade procedures
• Experience with customs clearance and logistics coordination
• Knowledge of LC procedures and foreign currency management
• Good negotiation and supplier management skills
• Excellent communication and reporting ability
• Computer proficiency (Excel, Word, Email, trade systems)

Application Method

Interested applicants who meet the requirements are invited to apply from the date of this announcement.

Applicants should submit their original educational and work credentials in person to:

Milkway Plus Trading PLC
METI Building, 5th Floor
Around Bole Atlas – Ethio Telecom
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia