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Supply Chain & ProcurementCairo / Giza, Egypt — On-sitePosted Sep 13, 2026
Junior Foreign Purchasing Coordinator
To support the foreign purchasing and import-logistics function by assisting with order placement, documentation preparation, and shipment follow-up for Aquatop’s sanitary-ware and wellness products — learning the full import cycle under close guidance while ensuring accurate, timely, and well-organised support to the team.
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Roles & Accountabilities
- Assist in placing and following up on purchase orders with international suppliers under the manager’s direction.
- Prepare and organise shipping documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin) and check them for completeness.
- Support customs clearance coordination through the Nafeza / ACID system by gathering documents, navigating the platforms, and following up with customs brokers.
- Help process Letter of Credit and CBE Form 4 (النموذج ٤) paperwork alongside the senior team.
- Follow up with freight forwarders and shipping lines on shipment status and update trackers.
- Maintain accurate import records, filing, and supplier correspondence logs.
- Assist in compiling duty, freight, and insurance figures for landed-cost calculations.
- Provide shipment status updates to the manager and flag any delays or issues promptly.
- Learn and apply Egyptian import regulations, documentation standards, and internal procedures.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, or a related field.
- 1–2 years of experience; exposure to import/logistics, freight, or foreign purchasing is a plus.
- Basic understanding of import documentation and shipping terms (Incoterms, Letters of Credit) — willingness to learn is essential.
- Good English (written and spoken) for supplier correspondence.
- Good Excel skills and strong organisational ability.
- Problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues early, think through options logically, and escalate with a suggested solution rather than just the problem.
- High attention to detail, eagerness to learn, and a proactive, dependable attitude.