Manager (Export) - Commercial

Job Description

Title: Manager (Export) - Commercial

Company Name: Sidlaw Textiles (Bangladesh) Ltd.

Vacancy: 01

Age: At most 45 years

Job Location: Dhaka, Jashore

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Jute Goods/ Jute Yarn

• MA/MBA/Master’s in Marketing, Management, Commerce, or a related discipline.

• At least 10 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Jute Goods/ Jute Yarn

• Age At most 45 years

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Export in a Jute Mill.

• At least 3-5 years in a managerial or supervisory role.

• Additional certification in Export-Import Management will be an advantage.

Job Purpose:

To manage and oversee all export operations of the Mill, ensuring timely shipment of jute products, compliance with Bangladesh export regulations, customer satisfaction, and achievement of export sales objectives while maintaining effective coordination with buyers, banks, freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs authorities, and internal departments.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize and supervise all export activities from order confirmation to shipment.

• Ensure timely execution of export orders as per buyer requirements.

• Monitor shipment schedules and coordinate with production to meet delivery deadlines.

• Prepare and implement export plans to achieve company targets.

• Verify and approve all export documentation, including: Commercial Invoice , EXP Form, Bill of Lading (B/L), Certificate of Origin (CO) GSP Certificate (where applicable), Fumigation Certificate, Inspection Certificate, Shipping Instructions, Insurance Documents .

• Ensure all documents comply with buyer requirements, Letter of Credit (L/C), Sales contract asper and international trade regulations.

• Review export L/Cs and identify discrepancies.

• Coordinate with banks regarding Export documentation, Negotiation of export bills, Collection of export proceeds, Foreign exchange realization.

• Follow Bangladesh Bank regulations regarding export proceeds and, documentation.

• Maintain regular communication with overseas buyers.

• Respond to buyer inquiries regarding production status, shipment schedules, and documentation.

• Resolve shipment and documentation issues promptly.

• Develop long-term business relationships with existing and potential buyers.

• Coordinate with Freight Forwarders, Shipping Lines, Airlines, C&F Agents, And Inland Transport Providers.

• Ensure cost-effective shipping arrangements.

• Monitor container booking, vessel schedules, and shipment tracking.

• Ensure compliance with Bangladesh Customs Rules, Export Policy Order, Bangladesh Bank Guidelines, National Board of Revenue (NBR), Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), and International Trade Regulations.

• Coordinate with relevant government authorities whenever necessary.

• Liaise closely with Production, Planning, Quality Assurance, Commercial, Accounts & Finance, and Stores.

• Ensure production readiness before shipment.

• Prepare daily shipment reports, Weekly export status reports, Monthly export performance reports, Pending shipment reports, Export sales analysis.

• Submit reports to management on time.

• Identify potential export markets for jute products.

• Conduct market research and competitor analysis.

• Participate in international trade fairs and buyer meetings when required.

• Support export marketing initiatives to increase sales and market share. Many export-oriented jute mills expect the export manager to contribute to overseas market development in addition to shipment execution.

• Supervise and guide export executives and officers.

• Allocate work and monitor performance.

• Train team members on export procedures and documentation.

• Promote continuous process improvement.

As per company policy