Clerk Import & Transport Logistics (60–100 %)

About the job

International Transport | Import Processing | Purchasing

Who we are

The Asia Company S.A. (TAC) is a growing, family-run Swiss company based in Münchenstein (BL). We specialise in the import and distribution of Asian food products and supply customers from the gastronomy, wholesale and retail sectors throughout Switzerland.

Behind our success is a dedicated, multicultural team of over 50 employees. We value mutual respect, personal responsibility, short decision-making paths and a family-like working atmosphere.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a reliable, organised and committed individual to manage our international goods imports immediately or by arrangement.

Your tasks

* Organisation, coordination and monitoring of our international goods imports from Asia, Europe and other countries of origin
* Management of the entire transport chain – from overseas transport through European onward transport to delivery at our site in Switzerland
* Continuous monitoring of shipments, delivery dates and transport processes as well as coordination in case of delays or deviationsClose cooperation and communication with international suppliers, freight forwarders, transport service providers and customs agents
* Checking and controlling supplier and transport documents for completeness and accuracyChecking freight forwarding and transport invoices as well as verifying agreed freight rates and conditions
* Examination of import customs clearance and customs accounting, especially regarding the applied customs rates, as well as resolving any discrepancies with the responsible customs agents
* Coordination of deliveries with our internal logistics and the responsible departments

Depending on workload and experience, you will also take on purchasing tasks:

* Recording and processing orders with our international suppliers
* Monitoring order confirmations, delivery dates and order statusSupport in coordinating and planning our procurement

What you bring

* Completed training as a freight forwarding clerk or commercial training with relevant professional experience in freight forwarding or import processing
* Good knowledge of international transport and import processes, ideally in the field of sea freight
* Basic knowledge of Swiss customs clearance and a good understanding of transport and customs documents
* Good English skills, both spoken and written for communication with international business partners
* Good German skills as well as confident use of MS Office
* Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is an advantageStructured, independent and careful working style with a good eye for details and numbers
* Organisational talent, sense of responsibility and enjoyment in working with various contacts
* Openness to question existing processes and contribute improvement suggestions

What we offer you

* Flexible workload from 60–100 %, with a task area tailored to your workload
* Varied activity in international food trade
* Independent work and the opportunity to contribute your own ideas
* Direct communication and short decision-making paths
* 5 weeks’ holiday and 13th-month salary
* Attractive employee discounts on our product range
* Family-like, international team with an open and collegial working atmosphere
* Long-term perspective in a growing Swiss company

Interested? Then we look forward to hearing from you!

You know the processes of international freight forwarding and want to apply your knowledge on the side of an importer? Then you are exactly right with us!

We look forward to your application with CV.

The Asia Company S.A.

Frankfurt-Strasse 38, 4142 Münchenstein

Direct applications are preferred.