Officer - Commercial

Job Description

Title: Officer - Commercial

Company Name: Picard Bangladesh Limited

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 25 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Ashulia)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 2 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Leather goods/ Footwear/ Tannery

• Bachelor/Honors
• Masters

Relevant professional training in Export-Import, Customs, Bond Management, Supply Chain, or Commercial Operations will be an added advantage.

• 2 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Leather goods/ Footwear/ Tannery

• Age At least 25 years

· 2-5 years of relevant experience in Commercial, Export-Import, Cash Incentive, Customs Bond, or Compliance functions.

· Experience in a 100% export-oriented manufacturing industry, particularly RMG, Leather Goods, Accessories, Footwear, or similar industries, will be preferred.

· Practical experience dealing with Customs Bond, EPB, Banks, Bangladesh Bank and other government authorities will be highly advantageous.

Cash Incentive Management

· Prepare and process Cash Incentive applications/files against eligible export shipments.

· Collect and verify required export, banking, customs, and commercial documents.

· Review EXP, Export LC/Sales Contract, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading/AWB, Shipping Bill, Bank Realisation Certificate and other supporting documents.

· Prepare cash incentive statements and supporting schedules accurately.

· Coordinate with banks, EPB, Bangladesh Bank, Customs, and other relevant authorities regarding cash incentive claims.

· Follow up on submitted applications/files and resolve queries or discrepancies raised by banks or authorities.

· Monitor the status of cash incentive claims from submission through approval and payment.

· Maintain proper records of submitted, approved, rejected, pending, and settled cash incentive files.

· Reconcile approved incentive amounts with bank credit/payment records.

· Ensure claims are submitted within the applicable deadlines and according to prevailing government rules and circulars.

· Keep updated records of applicable cash incentive rates, eligibility criteria, circulars, SROs, and regulatory requirements.

· Prepare regular reports on outstanding and completed cash incentive claims.

Export & Import Documentation

· Verify export and import documents for compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

· Coordinate with the Export, Import, Accounts, Warehouse, Production, and Planning teams.

· Monitor export shipments and ensure relevant documents are collected and properly maintained.

· Coordinate with C&F agents, freight forwarders, shipping lines, banks, and other service providers.

· Ensure proper documentation for customs clearance under the bonded facility.

· Support the preparation and submission of Shipping Bills, Invoices, Packing Lists, EXP, Bills of Lading/HAWB, and other customs/export documents.

Government & Regulatory Coordination

· Liaise with relevant government and regulatory authorities for Commercial Department activities.

· Coordinate with authorities such as:

o   Customs Bond Commissionerate

o   Export Promotion Bureau (EPB)

o   Bangladesh Bank

o   National Board of Revenue (NBR)

o   Bangladesh Customs

o   Ministry of Commerce

o   BIDA

o   Other relevant government and regulatory offices

· Visit government offices when required for submission, follow-up, clarification, inspection, meetings, and collection of approvals/documents.

· Maintain professional communication with government officials and regulatory representatives.

· Monitor changes in government policies, SROs, circulars, notifications, and procedures affecting export, import, bond, and cash incentive activities.

Documentation & Record Management

· Maintain organised physical and digital records of all cash incentive and bond-related documents.

· Maintain trackers for:

o   Cash Incentive Claims

o   Bond License

o   Bond Renewal

o   Bond Audit

o Utilisation Permission

o   Bond Entitlement

o   Pending Government Approvals

o   Customs Compliance

· Ensure all records are properly indexed and readily available for audit and management review.

· Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of commercial and financial information.

· Ensure timely submission of required reports to management.