Customs Specialist

Customs Specialist

Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969. Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL). DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.

DHL Global Forwarding has an opening for Customs Specialist in Saudi Arabia. Support to develop and administer customs and trade compliance plans and processes to provide clearance of freight documentation through the relevant customs authorities, work with customers to guide and advise on customs regulation qualifications in line with business strategy and objectives, corporate guidelines and policies

Join us in connecting people and improving lives!

In this Customs Specialist position

JOB PURPOSE

Support to develop and administer customs and trade compliance plans and processes to provide clearance of freight documentation through the relevant customs authorities, work with customers to guide and advise on customs regulation qualifications in line with business strategy and objectives, corporate guidelines and policies.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support administration of customs and trade compliance plans and processes to facilitate the timely, secure and cost-effective import, export and shipment of materials, equipment, products, packages, and documents across international borders
• Implement customs brokerage activities such as preparing and maintaining shipping records, preparing bills of lading and various perform computations including duties, tariffs, price conversions, weights and volumes
• Provide customs related import/ export services to TBO and NTBO transports
• Conduct classification of goods based on information provided by the customers
• Review shipped items, shipping validity dates and debits and duties/ tariffs at government institutions
• Identify, obtain and collate documents required for obtaining permits, licenses, and certificates for customs clearance
• Perform daily shipment documentation work, customs declarations and other required documents including post clearance modifications according to regulations and internal procedures
• Process, handle, distribute and archive all required documents in the shipping area
• Perform booking and booking optimization according to internal guidelines as defined by product team
• Raise bills to customers for services, examine invoices and shipping documents to ensure compliance with federal regulations
• Co-ordinate with overseas office to check and verify shipment information
• Communicate with external organizations such as customs authorities or shipping agents to verify customs requirements and finalize shipping costs and times
• Identify and resolve recurring issues, and suggest modifications for customs work methods focusing on increasing effectiveness and efficiency, and controlling costs
• May provide functional guidance, advice or training to less experienced positions
• Advice customers on legal (e.g. trade compliance - shipments to sanctioned countries) and customs topics

STAKEHOLDERS

• May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices
• Support and interact primarily with colleagues of own function
• Build relationships and understand customer and key stakeholders interests and concerns
• Address task-related issues appropriately to maintain work relationships

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

• Individual contributor without direct responsibility for leading others

Now, here’s what we need from you.

• Master’s Degree or equivalent experience/qualification
• More than 2 years within the same field

• Excellent communicator in English, both written and verbal.

We offer:

• Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
• Possible further career development
• Competitive salary

Why join DHL Global Forwarding?

We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html

Our TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. The development of talented women in our organization will be a focus for us and an important part of our DGF Strategy 2025.

We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF because we have:

• The largest global network with more than ~30,000 passionate employees
• The most efficient processes and fastest response times
• The best solutions and best customer service

Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World.

Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered.
Our Purpose: Connecting People, improving lives.
Our Values: Respect & Results
Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility

DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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