Importation Officer (J&F)

Position Overview

The Importation Officer must be capable of managing four Procurement team members and overseeing the full importation process from origin to warehouse delivery. The role requires strong knowledge of purchasing, supplier coordination, international shipping, customs compliance, documentation, and logistics monitoring.

Responsibilities

•    Organized, detail-oriented, and accurate in handling importation documents and shipment records.
•    Negotiation, coordination, and supplier-management skills.
•    Work under pressure and meet strict shipment, customs, and warehouse delivery timelines.
•   Written and verbal communication skills for supplier correspondence, internal coordination, and status reporting.
•    Cost-conscious, compliant, and proactive in identifying risks, delays, and process improvements.

Education

•    Bachelor’s degree in Customs Administration and must be a Licensed Customs Broker

Experience

• At least 3–5 years of experience in importation, procurement, logistics, customs processing, or international purchasing.
• Experience handling end-to-end importation, including supplier coordination, shipping arrangement, customs clearance, delivery monitoring, and warehouse receiving.
• Proven experience supervising or leading a team, preferably in procurement, purchasing, importation, or logistics operations.
• Strong understanding of import documents such as commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or airway bill, certificate of origin, permits, licenses, and customs-related documents.

Skills

• Knowledgeable in Incoterms, HS codes, customs duties, taxes, freight charges, brokerage fees, and landed cost computation.
• Familiar with import regulations, Bureau of Customs requirements, permits, and applicable government agency clearances.
• Ability to coordinate with international suppliers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs brokers, trucking providers, and warehouse teams.
• Skilled in shipment tracking, delivery scheduling, discrepancy handling, and resolving delays from origin to warehouse.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, purchasing systems, document monitoring tools, and organized filing of importation records.
• Ability to manage, guide, and monitor four Procurement team members handling documentation, coordination, and follow-ups.
• Capable of assigning tasks, checking work accuracy, monitoring deadlines, and ensuring timely completion of importation activities.
• Strong decision-making skills in prioritizing urgent shipments, resolving supplier or broker issues, and escalating risks when needed.
• Ability to train team members on importation workflow, documentation requirements, compliance standards, and proper coordination procedures.
• Maintains clear communication with management regarding shipment status, cost impact, delays, risks, and required approvals.

Benefits and Compensation

J&F Foods is a multinational food company and part of the Johnsonville network, combining global expertise with local excellence. Guided by our core value of "Loving Your Neighbor," we are committed to producing high-quality food products, building meaningful careers, and serving millions of Filipino families through trusted brands such as Bossing, Yummy, Pinoy, and Johnsonville.

At J&F Foods, we invest in your success. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, continuous learning and development, team-building activities, exclusive employee discounts, gifts, and exciting opportunities for career growth and promotion.