Job Description
At Hikma we put better health within reach, every day in more than 50 countries around the world. For more than 40 years, we've been creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them. Headquartered in the UK, we are a global company with a local presence across the United States (US), the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Europe, and we use our unique insight and expertise to transform cutting-edge science into innovative solutions that transform people's lives. We're committed to our customers, and the people they care for, and by thinking creatively and acting practically, we provide them with a broad range of branded and non-branded generic medicines. Together, our 8,600 colleagues are helping to shape a healthier world that enriches all our communities. We are a leading licensing partner, and through our venture capital arm, are helping bring innovative health technologies to people around the world. For more info Disclaimer: EMPLOYMENT RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT Please be advised that the Hikma Pharmaceuticals Group does not ask its employees or prospective employees to wire any money either to its bank accounts or to any third party, and does not conduct employment interviews via any social media platform, Google Hangouts, Yahoo! Messenger, text message, or e-mail. Unfortunately, employment scams are increasingly common and it is important to remain vigilant when conducting a job search. For more information about these scams, see the UK National Fraud Intelligence Bureau's website and the US Better Business Bureau's article on the subject. If you receive a request to send money through any means or a request for personal information from anyone claiming to be a Hikma recruiter, DO NOT REPLY. Instead, please forward the communication(s) to us at [Confidential Information] so that we may provide it to relevant law enforcement agencies, as appropriate.
Website
http://www.hikma.com A- Job summary:
A Clearance and Shipping Specialist manages daily import and export operations, customs compliance, and freight logistics, coordinate with customs brokers, shipping lines, and transport teams to ensure cargo moves fast, costs stay low, and all legal rules are applied.
B- Job Responsibilities:
1- Plan, direct and control all imported / Exported shipments activities on a day-to-day basis.
2- Review, organize and control all the required documents for implementing a smooth import process.
3- Daily reporting shipments status and expected arrival dates.
4- Handling and following up receiving import / Export shipment's documents plus Cargo X, Nafeeza & create ACID Numbers
5- Communicate with suppliers on (tracking & routing & dispatching, and rate quotations) to achieve the lowest fright cost and transit time
6- Responsible for creating a dynamic custom clearance process, solving the various administrative issues, and building a strong & professional relationship with the service provides.
7- Keep tracking the shipment at port and accelerating the clearance process with the broker
8- Handling banking documents from (treasury, purchasing department) to start custom clearance process.
9- Participating in the development of the Custom Clearance process to improve efficiency of the Custom Clearance Section.
10- Keeping records of all demurrages and work to achieve zero demurrages.
11- Coordinating arrival of shipments with warehouse
12- Following up local transport of shipments
Job Location: 6th of October City
C- Job Requirements:
1- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or Equivalent
2- Minimum 4 years of experience in Import/Export, Custom Clearance and Freight Forwarding
3- Arabic & English Speakers & writing is a must
4- High knowledge of Egyptian customs clearance procedures, Incoterms, dangerous goods transport regulations, logistics system.
5- knowledge of SAP & MS Excel.
