The Import-Export Specialist is responsible for managing and monitoring all import and Export shipments.
He/ She is also responsible in making sure of compliance to the Customs rules and regulations, and verifies all required payments related to Food Group Importation & Exportation.
He/ She should also make sure to form relationships in the relevant government departments and shipping lines based out of Manila.
IMPORT:
1. Monitors all imported shipments and update the Shipment monitoring file on time
2. Ensures that the deliveries will arrive on time and will not cause any run-out of the
materials
3. Checks arrival of the vessel with forwarders, brokers, or shipping lines
4. Coordinates with the broker/ trucker on the delivery schedule
5. Coordinates with Pilmico and AEV Treasury for the payment of international trade
transaction and also the BOC duties and taxes
6. Ensures the correct application for Import Permit for all indent items, especially the raw
materials prior vessel departure on the country of origin
7. Provides documents for DA-AFMA, BIR-ATRIG & FDA Certificate application
8. Monitor Applies/ renews accreditation with different government agency
9. Repeatedly updates and coordinates daily with warehouse on the delivery schedule
10. Ensures the renewal for AMO – Importer’s Accreditation on time/ prior expiration
11. Updates daily Shipment Monitoring report
12. Check completeness and correctness of the import shipping documents and their contents (i.e. consignee’s details)
13. Creates a folder for each importation shipment that contains all relevant documents.
14. Ensures that all documents are properly labeled and stored for safekeeping and audit
purposes
15. Gives the scanned copy and original shipping documents to brokers for customs processing
16. Reviews and endorses for approval the estimate computation of duties and taxes sent by brokers
17. Checks and endorses for approval the payment to suppliers based on the commercial
invoice and payment terms
18. Coordinates with broker the customs processing and fast release of imported shipments
19. Coordinates with Procurement for the pickup and arrangement of EXW and FOB shipments of their orders
20. Sends arrival notice to the relevant stakeholders – warehouse & logistics, production, and procurement teams, 1-2 weeks’ prior vessel arrival and updates the same for any possible change of schedule
21. Updates the Estimated Incidental Charges file.
22. Ensures that team leaders are made aware in advance of a potential occurrence of
demurrage or detention event
23. Works with Pilmico teams in the surrounding countries for seamless importation of
materials
TRADING:
24. File and submit pre-importation documents as required by Landbank and NFA
25. Proper documentation and monitoring of contracts, proforma invoices, and shipping
documents
26. Apply SPS import clearance
27. Monitor bookings of the forwarders for FOB shipments
28. Check completeness of shipping documents and consignee’s details
29. Endorse to Landbank the original documents for payment to supplier
30. Monitor ETD and ETA schedule of shipments
31. Apply for Import Permit from NFA once documentary requirements are completed
32. Coordinate with broker for customs processing and release of shipments
33. Submit post-importation documents as required by Landbank and NFA
EXPORT:
34. Receive and save soft copy of Application for Food Export and Commodity Clearance in a flash drive for FDA sent by the Export group
35. Submit the application form at FDA
36. Get the Food Export and Commodity Clearance at FDA three (3) to five (5) days after
submission at FDA
37. Once received, send scanned copy to Export group and the original be sent via courier
38. Payment for the registration of new brands at FDA
