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.