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.