Shipping Officer

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.

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• Ensure shipment compliance with regulatory and trade requirements.
• Manage licenses and permits required for shipments.
• Ensure harmonized codes–based compliance for imports/exports.
• Prepare and manage shipping documentation.
• Handle clearance documentation for customs and regulatory authorities.
• Manage bank documentation and negotiation for Pakistan.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• Ensure space booking and timely delivery of shipments.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Planning, Procurement, Commercial, and Finance.
• Resolve shipment delays and related challenges.
• Coordinate with vessels for different schedules and routes.
• Address customs queries and regulatory requirements.
• Track bilateral and multilateral Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
• Leverage tariff benefits under applicable FTAs.
• Prepare MIS and reports for management and stakeholders.
• Monitor Demurrage & Detention (D&D) and prepare analysis reports.
• Provide timely information to stakeholders regarding shipment status.
• Update internal stakeholders on external affairs and trade updates.
• Expedite freight processes to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Responsible for Import & Export Clearance Pakistan & Sri Lanka.
• Timely Duty payment request to avoid D&D and delay in clearance in shipments for Pakistan, Sri Lanka.
• Developing and communicating MIS and shipment tracker to stakeholders for shipment visibility Pakistan, Sri Lanka.
• LSP's KPI and performance review and KPI discussion monthly and responsible for LSP's payments for Pakistan, Sri Lanka.
• Responsible for vendor management (LSP's for Pakistan, Sri Lanka.
• Managing & Responsible control tower requirements for Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
• Responsible for vendor management (LSP's for Pakistan, Sri Lanka.
• Responsible for Trade compliance adherence for Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
• Monthly & Weekly Review & Discussion with country planning and procurement team Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
• Responsible for on timely clearance and delivery material at site for Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
• Supplier onboarding at control tower platform for Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
• Control tower performance KPI review and discussion monthly.
• Preparing Flat file for Pakistan and Sri Lanka to integrate shipment data in control tower system.
• Managing Export movement Sri Lanka and also doing E-commit for respective site export transaction in control tower system.
• Supporting other countries on special projects like Vietnam Chemical license, D&D tracking, Thailand LSP unification etc.

• Proven experience in trade compliance across multiple countries and regions.
• Exposure to regional/global operations with the ability to influence and impact stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills across functions and geographies.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive initiatives independently.
• Proficiency in digital applications and tools related to trade, logistics, and reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities, and deliver within tight deadlines.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Trade, Business Administration, or a related field.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 49053