Custom Clearance Officer Requ...

Custom Clearance Officer Required

Custom Clearance Officer Required for a company in Dubai Jebel ALi Freezone, with Minimum 5-years of experience in jebel ali Free zone.
Candidates who can join immediately only will be considered.

Job Description:

This position is responsible for supporting Logistics Team in doing customs clearance for all shipments … Coordinating with OH/forwarder to arrange smooth delivery to customer. … Specific knowledge: Good knowledge of the contractual, legal and commercial aspects in the Logistics/ Customs field. Skills:.

• Responsible for verifying dates of shipment & inspection, receiving pre-production sample, approval on packaging, payment procedure and handling all shipment documentations.
• Follow up with freight forwarder to get original B/L & delivery orders, freight invoices etc.
• Prepare authorization to clearing agents and customs authorities to clear shipments
• Follow up with our clearing agents the status of all shipments under clearance and report it to the Logistics Manager on daily basis.
• Prepare undertaking documents / Shipping guarantees to customs authorities in case of documents shortage or delay and follow up with the clearing agents to close it.
• Prepare special documents to get approval for importing any hazardous materials that needs prior approvals from Government.
• Prepare the request for payment for clearing agents and advance payment for high value shipments.
• Follow up with clearing agents until the arrival of goods to our warehouse.
• Monitor and prepare reports to evaluate the performance of clearing agents and report it to Logistics manager.

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