Import and Export Officer / Strategic Sourcing OfficerRole Description
Volume Pixel Private Limited is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented, and commercially focused Import and Export Officer / Strategic Sourcing Officer to support international trade operations, global supplier sourcing, procurement activities, and supply chain management. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating cross-border transactions, identifying reliable suppliers, managing trade documentation, evaluating sourcing opportunities, and ensuring efficient import and export processes. This role requires strong organizational, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple international business activities and support cost-effective sourcing strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate daily import and export activities, ensuring shipments are processed accurately and delivered according to schedules.
- Manage international shipping arrangements, freight forwarding, customs clearance, and logistics coordination.
- Prepare, review, and maintain commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and other trade documentation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable customs regulations, international trade policies, and import/export requirements.
- Research global markets and identify potential suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and business partners.
- Conduct supplier assessments, quotation comparisons, market research, and cost evaluations.
- Support strategic sourcing initiatives to improve procurement efficiency, supplier quality, and cost competitiveness.
- Negotiate supplier pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and commercial agreements.
- Maintain effective communication with international suppliers, logistics providers, freight forwarders, and customs agents.
- Monitor supplier performance, shipment status, product quality, and delivery timelines.
- Coordinate with procurement, finance, and operations teams to ensure smooth purchasing and international trade processes.
- Track shipments and resolve customs, documentation, transportation, and delivery issues.
- Maintain accurate supplier databases, procurement records, contracts, and import/export documentation.
- Analyze sourcing costs, market trends, and supply chain performance to identify improvement opportunities.
- Prepare import/export reports, supplier evaluation summaries, and procurement documentation.
- Identify opportunities to streamline international sourcing, purchasing, and logistics procedures.
Qualifications
- * Bachelor's degree or above in International Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Good understanding of international trade operations, import/export procedures, and strategic sourcing principles.
- Knowledge of customs documentation, international shipping, freight forwarding, and logistics management.
- Familiarity with Incoterms, customs clearance procedures, and international commercial transactions.
- Understanding of supplier evaluation, procurement planning, contract negotiation, and cost analysis.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, procurement software, and supply chain management platforms.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and supplier relationship management skills.
- High attention to detail when reviewing contracts, quotations, invoices, and shipping documents.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate international business activities effectively.
- Good commercial awareness and understanding of global sourcing and market trends.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
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