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SEIFU GEMECHU

SEIFU GEMECHU

ADDIS ABABA,ETHIOPIA

Summary

Experienced professional with extensive expertise in import compliance, freight forwarding, and global trade trends. Proficient in customs clearance procedures, shipping logistics, and goods tracking systems, ensuring seamless international operations. Adept at utilising hs codes and managing import documentation with precision to support regulatory adherence. Demonstrates forward-thinking decision-making and time management mastery to optimise supply chain efficiency. Committed to leveraging export licensing familiarity and industry knowledge to drive strategic growth in global trade initiatives.

Skilled professional with focus on import and export operations within international trade. Capable of optimising supply chain processes and ensuring compliance with global trade regulations. Able to streamline logistics through strong organisational and communication skills.

Driven individual with knack for logistics and international trade. Demonstrates strong organisational and communication skills, excelling in coordinating shipments and managing documentation. Aims to streamline import and export processes, ensuring smooth and timely operations.

Experienced in customs processes, freight forwarding and cargo management. Analytical problem-solver with skills in communication and critical thinking. Partners professionally with customers, vendors and government regulators to deliver shipments to destinations.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Import & Export Officer

Dugda Agro Industry P.L.C
Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA
03.2020 - Current

· Planning, coordinating and advising for all import export documentation duties.

· Design and implementation of all import & export plans and activities, ensuring conformity to all project requirements.

· Minimizing chances for problematic shipments

· Accurate and timely report of import export documentation

· Expertise in sea and air freight import export documentation.

· Prepare all import & exports are documented correctly.

· Prepare export laws and regulations for export consignments under diverse payments terms are adhered to.

· Submit timely document directives to independent surveyors and freight forwarders to necessitate timely processing of exports.

· Maintain up-to-date export files in a structured and cataloged system.

· Analyze and negotiate shipping cost with freight forwarders on the basis of weight and consignment volume for import & export.

· Provide advice on the most affordable mode of transport to facilitate cost effectiveness.

· Monitor and communicate the latest modifications in import & export procedure and guidelines to merchants assisting in the preparation of commercial documents that conform to the customs laws.

· Verify freight received against receipt information and documentation.

· Verify freight received against receipt information and documentation.

· Sign for cargo using the correct time, date and signature. As an expert

· Check inbound documentation for accuracy prior to reception and annotate receiving documentation with shortages, overages and damages.

· Make buyer to open LC ,CAD or send advance payment (as per our contractual agreement)

· Order packing bag in accordance of buyer instruction

· Coordinate with management & plan participation in all trade shows

· Monitor all sales transaction and review all customers response for all orders and payments and resolve all customer issue for process and manage sales shipment of all export products and collaborate with suppliers to ensure smooth functioning of process and forecast all requirements.

  • Monitored exchange rates regularly for accurate costing and pricing calculations.
  • Handled customs documentation for efficient clearance of goods.
  • Liaised with shipping companies, ensuring timely delivery of products.
  • Established export strategies and standardised procedures for common shipments.
  • Followed correct customs clearance procedures for exporting and importing goods.

Import & Export Officer

Dugda floriculture development P.L.C FLOWER
Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA
12.2011 - 02.2020

· Prepare proforma invoice and sales contract

· Make an agreement with buyer

· Make buyer to open LC ,CAD ,consignment or advance payment (as per our contractual agreement)

· Cargo booking at Ethiopian Airlines

· Make contract with transitor and Ethiopian Airlines to deliver the cargo

· Follow up of cargo and send all documents for customers mail

· Make the buyer to effect the payment

Liaison Officer & Import & Export Officer

Dugda floriculture development P.L.C FLOWER EXPORT
Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA
01.2006 - 12.2011

Education

Master of Business Administration - BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION

ALPHA UNIVERSTY
ADDIS ABABA
09.2022 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Arts - MARKETING

ROYAL UNIVERSTY COLLAGE
ADDIS ABABA
09.2017 - 06.2021

Skills

  • Import compliance knowledge
  • Freight forwarding understanding
  • Familiar with hs codes
  • Global trade trends awareness
  • Goods tracking system usage
  • Familiarity with shipping logistics
  • Forward-Thinking approach
  • Customs clearance procedures
  • Import documentation knowledge
  • Time management mastery
  • Export licensing familiarity
  • Decision-Making aptitude

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
AMHRIC
Proficient (C2)
OROMIFA
Beginner

Affiliations

  • READING, WATCHING FILM

Accomplishments

  • Customs clearing competence certificate Ethiopia revenues & customs Authority
  • Export procedures & Documentation certificate Ethiopian chamber Academy
  • Export Licensing & compliance Ethiopian chamber Academy
  • E-TRADE , ESW certificate Ethiopian Electronic single window
  • Driving License 3rd grade driving License

Timeline

Master of Business Administration - BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION

ALPHA UNIVERSTY
09.2022 - 06.2024

Senior Import & Export Officer

Dugda Agro Industry P.L.C
03.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - MARKETING

ROYAL UNIVERSTY COLLAGE
09.2017 - 06.2021

Import & Export Officer

Dugda floriculture development P.L.C FLOWER
12.2011 - 02.2020

Liaison Officer & Import & Export Officer

Dugda floriculture development P.L.C FLOWER EXPORT
01.2006 - 12.2011
SEIFU GEMECHU