Import – Export Manager (Inter Cars Albania)

**Import – Export Manager** **Purpose of the position:** To oversee and manage all aspects of the company’s import and export operations, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant movement of goods across international borders while supporting business growth and customer satisfaction. **Main Task:** - Manage end-to-end import processes, including purchase order follow-up, shipment planning, customs documentation and clearance. - Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders and customs brokers to secure timely and cost-efficient inbound deliveries. - Ensure accurate HS code classification and correct application of duties, taxes and trade agreements. - Monitor and optimize inbound logistics costs, including freight, customs, insurance and handling charges. - Oversee export documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, export declarations). - Ensure compliance with EU export regulations, embargoes, and destination country requirements. - Collaborate with warehouses, logistics teams and transport partners to ensure efficient outbound delivery. - Maintain strict control over customer-specific compliance needs (Incoterms, special certifications, labeling etc.). - Ensure alignment with customs, trade compliance and international transport regulations. - Liaise with customs authorities and government bodies to resolve issues, audits or inspections. - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in customs law, tariff schedules, import/export controls and documentation requirements. Develop KPIs for shipment accuracy, lead times, cost performance and compliance indicators. - Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and reduce operational cost. - Manage and update the company’s database for customs records, shipment tracking and reporting. - Collaborate with Finance to validate invoices, allocate costs and support budgeting efforts. **Education:** - Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, Business Administration, or related field. **Experience, Qualifications and Skills:** - Minimum 5 years of experience in import/export operations, ideally in a multinational or high-volume environment. - Deep knowledge of customs procedures, international trade regulations, HS codes and Incoterms. - Experience collaborating with freight forwarders, customs brokers, shipping lines and transport companies. - Strong analytical mindset with proven ability to manage complex documentation and multiple workflows. - Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills. - High proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems (Navision, SAP or similar). - Fluency in English; additional languages will be considered an asset. **Benefits:** - Competitive salary - Bonus scheme - Career growth opportunities - Supportive and collaborative work environment - Professional development and training opportunities - Company car / fuel allowance - Mobile phone and laptop Burimi: https://al.linkedin.com/jobs/view/import-%E2%80%93-export-manager-inter-cars-albania-at-asel-albania-4352051423

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