Customs Operations Associate

Maersk; Dubai; On-site; AED 257,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Dubai is seeking a Customs Operations Specialist with over 13 years of experience in the freight forwarding industry. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in customs procedures and possess strong customer service skills. Responsibilities include managing customs declarations and maintaining good relations with Dubai Customs. This role offers an engaging work environment in a diverse and inclusive company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 13 years of experience in freight forwarding industry.
• Strong customer service orientation and result-driven.
• Good knowledge of Customs Procedures in Dubai.

Responsibilities

• Comply and adhere to export and import administration regulations.
• Processing Customs declarations via Dubai Trade portal.
• Communicating with Dubai Customs for follow-ups and queries.
• Reviewing commercial invoices and packing lists for inaccuracies.

Skills

Customer service orientation

English communication skills

Knowledge of Customs procedures

Good relations with Dubai Customs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Comply and adhere to export and import administration regulations
• Processing the Customs declarations via Dubai Trade portal.
• Communicating with Dubai Customs for follow up and queries.
• Reviewing commercial invoices packing lists BLs/AWBs for any inaccuracy.
• Processing Gate passes (In/Out);
• Processing the FIRS Health Certificate & CPIP on Dubai Municipality Portals.
• Applying Certificate of Origin & Arab league COOs via Dubai Chamber & Ministry of Economy Portals.
• Apply Duty Exemptions for the required industrial consignees.
• Apply SIRA MOFA and other regulatory requirements based on the products.
• Monitor Exit Entry Certificates to ensure submission on time before expiry.
• Deposits are submitted and followed up for refund through Dubai Trade Portal.
• Ensure you have a have good filing and safe keeping process of Customs Documents in line with local regulations.
• Update tariff according to Customs rate and fee changes if any
  

Requirements

• Experience of minimum 13 years working in freight forwarding industry specifically Customs operations;
• A Bachelor degree is desirable;
• Must be customer service oriented and result driven;
• Good English communication skills;
• Good knowledge of Customs Procedures;
• Have good relations with Dubai Customs and Government Authorities;
• Family book is mandatory

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race colour gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy or parental leave veteran status gender identity genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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