Responsibilities:
1. Customs affairs management: coordinate and oversee all customs clearance operations within the freight forwarding company, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
2. Document preparation and verification: review and prepare all documents related to customs clearance, including customs declarations, import/export permits, and invoices, ensuring the accuracy and compliance of all documentation.
3. Communication with customs and clients: maintain close communication with customs officials and clients, addressing potential clearance issues and providing high-level customer service.
4. Regulatory compliance: stay updated on and adhere to international trade regulations, ensuring the company's customs clearance processes align with the latest regulatory requirements.
5. Problem resolution: handle issues related to customs clearance, such as tariff calculations, goods classification, and regulatory requirements, ensuring smooth clearance of goods.
6. Reporting and analysis: generate relevant reports, monitor the performance of the clearance process, and provide suggestions for improvements and optimizations.
*requirements*:
1. Education and experience: bachelor's degree or higher, with work experience in freight, logistics management, or related fields. Prior experience in customs clearance management is preferred.
2. Regulatory familiarity: in-depth understanding of international trade regulations and customs regulations. Holding relevant certifications, such as being a registered customs broker, is advantageous.
3. Communication skills: excellent communication and coordination skills, maintaining close contact with customs, clients, and internal teams to ensure smooth information flow.
4. Leadership abilities: previous experience in team leadership, ability to motivate team members, and drive collaborative efforts within the entire customs clearance team.
5. Problem-solving skills: proficient in rapidly resolving issues, making informed decisions, especially in urgent situations.
6. Language proficiency: fluent in spanish and english, facilitating effective communication with international clients, suppliers, and partners.
*salary*: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per month
application question(s):
- do you have experience as a custom broker?
- do you have knowledge about:
- clasification ( hscode analysis)
- non tariff regulations
- calculation taxes
- noms (label and security)
- programs like immex, prosec
*language*:
- english (required)