Company Background

Ermak Trading PLC is a diversified business company involved in manufacturing, trading and Import Export. We are committed to delivering quality products and services, promoting innovation, and creating sustainable value for our stakeholders.

The company would like to invite highly competent, motivated and qualified candidates to apply for the following positions:

1. Title: Import Export Manager 

2. Place of Work: Head office, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 

3. Number of open posts: 1 (One) 

4. Salary:  Negotiable and Attractive

5. Employment type:  Full time after the successful completion of probation period. 

Brief Description:     The Import Export Manager is directly reporting to the General Manager of the company. He/she is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling the Import Export functions/Teams of the Company. The import and export manager takes care of the import/export process, as well as ensures compliance with international government laws as well as guidelines. Speeds up the flow of website traffic to/from foreign destinations, consisting of personalized documents and also transportation.

Responsibilities: 

• Administer all import and export of goods and supervise delivery of all goods and manage distribution of all goods to various geographical locations efficiently.

• Maintain subject matter expertise in all import and export operations and evaluate all company businesses and provide require classification for same.

• Monitoring and control the export process from Ethiopia to all over the worlds, African regions, include all documentation and dealing with forwarders.

• Collaborate with management team and ensure compliance to all trade regulations and changes.

• Responsible to monitor and maintain relationship with all ocean, air, and consolidator /booking agents to ensure accountability and proactive handling of the supply chain;

• Develop and implement policies and procedures related to imports and exports.

• Maintain and update the import/export compliance database.

• Responsible and accountable for advanced planning of logistics provider capacity and volume forecasting to protect on –time shipping;

• Upkeep of customer connections as well as participation in the company's sales tasks

• Making sure the efficiency and Profitablity of imports and exports.

• Prepare import and  document, License per invoice;

• Manage export and import custom documents;

• Evaluate and control import and export  business,

• Develop and implement strategies to minimize the impact of these restrictions on the company.

• Communicate with shipping & forwarding agent for clearance;

• Control and review the Import Export reporting with plan;

• Observing and formulating different way-out of boosting Export business

• Create and manage all international customers/suppliers for better efficiency

• Handle and manage all import shipments as per the import procedures and requirements in collaboration with concerned authorities and freight forwarding companies

• Prepare and submit required documentation to government agencies in a timely and accurate manner.

• Prepare and Updates import follow up sheet.

• Observing and formulating the records of the activities related to imports.

• Application for import permits using Ethiopian single window services.

• Communicate and cross check invoices from supplier before shipment

• Follow up for the clearance of undertakings given related to imported materials clearance.

• Performs other duties assigned by the General Manager.

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• Minimum  MBA/MA/BA degree in International Business or Business Management or Management or Economics or  Accounting or Marketing Management or other related fields

• Minimum of 6 years of experience related to the field narrated above and dealing with forwarder or oversea shipping agent; 

• Very Good knowledge of import and export business proceduers.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skill is mandatory. 

We're excited to have you apply for the Import Export Manager position at our company! 

At Ermak every employee is important member and has the opportunity to rise according to their ability and performance.

Ermak Trading PLC is an equal employment opportunity organization, but qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

How To Apply

Interested applicants fulfilling the above requirements are invited to submit their written application and CVs with photocopies of non-returnable supporting credentials up to August 09, 2026 to the following email or physical address:

Email  ermaktradingplc@gmail.com and abiyotbekele88@gmail.com

   Address Bole Medhanialem Road Morning star mall 4th Floor Office number 411  

Tel +251116724505,+251978336333, 

Addis Ababa

Don't miss this opportunity to join our dynamic and innovative team!

Job Requirements The successful candidate should possess an MBA, MA, or BA Degree in International Business, Business Management, Management, Economics, Accounting, Marketing Management, or a related field, with a minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience. Experience working with freight forwarders or overseas shipping agents is required. Demonstrated expertise in international trade, logistics coordination, supply chain management, shipping operations, and stakeholder relationship management is essential. How to Apply Submit your non-returnable application and CV along with supporting documents in person to the office located at Bole Medhanialem Road Morning star mall 4th Floor Office number 411   or Via email fahhaudit@gmail.com. For further information contact Tel: +251116724505 / +251978336333