Import officer

About the company

J.N. Interiors is a leading interior designing and civil construction company which has earned its reputation for interior designing in Sri Lanka since 1998.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced import officer to manage and coordinate the company’s import activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating international shipments, documentation, customs clearance, supplier communication, and timely delivery of imported materials and products required for interior design and construction projects.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the complete import process from purchase order to delivery.
• Liaise with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders, clearing agents, banks, and relevant authorities.
• Prepare and verify import documentation, including invoices, packing lists, shipping documents, and related records.
• Monitor shipment schedules, delivery timelines, and shipment status.
• Coordinate customs clearance and ensure compliance with applicable import procedures.
• Obtain freight and shipping quotations and coordinate logistics arrangements.
• Maintain accurate records of import transactions, costs, and documentation.
• Coordinate with procurement, finance, warehouse, and project teams regarding imported materials.
• Follow up on delays, discrepancies, damages, and documentation issues.
• Assist in monitoring import costs, duties, freight charges, and related expenses.

Qualifications & experience

• Diploma or degree in logistics, supply chain management, international trade, business management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in imports, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Sound knowledge of import procedures, shipping documentation, and customs processes.
• Experience coordinating with overseas suppliers, freight forwarders, and clearing agents.
• Good knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication, negotiation, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Good attention to detail and ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure.

When applying

If you think you possess the required attributes to carry out the scope of work and be a member of JNI family, simply email your curriculum vitae with a passport size photograph of yourself taken recently to “[email protected]”.