
Customs Entry Specialist (Freight/ Forwarding)
Job Responsibilities:
• To prepare customs declaration forms for customs submission.
• To be the person handling all custom formalities with the customs and other authorities with regards to custom clearance.
• To check and advise clients and agents on the proper HS Codes.
• To advise clients on duty/tax amounts.
• To check and advise clients, agents and colleagues on the necessary documentation, permits required for custom clearance.
• Co-ordinate with Local Distribution/ vendors in arranging necessary trailers/trucks for the smooth delivery of the consignment/shipments by Road (when required).
• Immediate follow up of discrepancies.
• Collect & process the supplier invoices & forward to Finance for payments & to ensure the payments are made as per agreed terms.
• Interface between Finance & Customs Clearance Team/Agent for smooth document & transaction flow.
• Assists departmental staff on administrative task related to freight issues.
• E Commerce Declaration – E Pam and back up for Courier business cargo system updates/Billing
• All trucking coordination and Brokerage Coordination/ Duty/SST Confirmation/Job opening/Billing.
• Adheres to the Company’s Compliance & Corporate Polices & procedures.
• Any other related duties / projects assigned by the direct supervisor from time to time to meet the business exigencies.
Job Requirement:
• SPM and above
• Between 1 – 3 years direct experience in general freight and/or forwarding.
• Strong industry knowledge including various carriers and trade routes.
• Customer handling skills.