Vacancy: Imports Logistics Officer

Company Profile

HPW Fresh and Dry Ltd is a fruit processing company. HPW is synonymous with fresh from harvest fruit, crisp and crunchy vegetables from Africa and Asia. We develop stand-alone products for our customers that meet the most exacting quality standards and offer maximum availability - for wholesalers and retailers, as well as for the food industry.

Job Description

• Department: Operations


• Reports To: Logistics Coordinator


• Location: Onsite at HPW Fresh and Dry Ltd, Adeiso, E/R.

• Handle Import monitoring by keeping register


• Responsible for receiving and dispatching of import documents


• Verify import documents (Invoices, transport documents, packing list, etc) accuracy (eg. Descriptions, HS codes, etc


• Request for corrections/amendments on documents with errors


• Handle freezones exemptions on imports.


• Initiate the acquisition of import permits (eg PPRSD permit for plant produce)


• Liaise with clearing agents at the various entry points for clearance (Airport, Tema, Elubo, Hamile and Aflao) of all imports


• Coordinate clearance procedures at the port, resident customs for e trak deactiva-tion


• Ensure on time clearance at all entry points to eliminate/reduce demurrage.


• Receive cleared goods, organize offloading at the factory and handing over to the appropriate store/ user


• Handle all payments for services by clearing agents


• Update import returns and filling of import documents 


• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly returns to administration.

Required Skills or Experience

• Good knowledge in Microsoft office suite, especially MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint 


• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing


• Good planning and organizational skills


• Ability to work in a Team 


• Ability to meet tight deadlines


• Attention to detail


• Ability to relate effectively to people at all levels