Strategic Customs Clearance Specialist

Uae Job Alert; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

alfanar Electric in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a Clearance Specialist – Supply Chain to support customs clearance activities for import and export shipments. You will process documentation, coordinate with freight forwarders, brokers and internal teams to ensure efficient, compliant clearance.

The role requires experience in customs clearance, supply chain operations, import/export documentation, logistics, freight forwarding, and international trade.

Qualifications

• Experience with customs clearance processes and documentation.
• Knowledge of HS codes, tariff classifications and duty calculations.
• Familiarity with trade regulations and international shipping requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process import and export documentation according to applicable customs regulations and company requirements.
• Submit customs clearance applications to authorities and monitor approvals.
• Verify HS codes, tariff classifications and customs duty calculations.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, shipping lines and customs brokers to ensure timely clearance.
• Provide shipment status updates with internal teams and monitor schedules.
• Identify and resolve issues that affect delivery timelines.
• Ensure compliance with customs laws, tariffs and company policies.
• Stay informed about changes to customs requirements and trade agreements.
• Support audits, inspections and regulatory reviews when required.
• Prepare, verify and maintain import/export documents (invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, permits, records).
• Maintain organized records for compliance and reporting.
• Investigate and resolve clearance delays and documentation discrepancies.
• Escalate complex issues to management when needed.
• Track clearance lead times, costs and delays; prepare periodic reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve clearance processes and reduce delays; support automation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Customs clearance

Supply chain operations

Import/export documentation

Logistics

Freight forwarding

Regulatory compliance

International trade

Job description

alfanar Electric in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a Clearance Specialist – Supply Chain to support customs clearance activities for import and export shipments. You will process documentation, coordinate with freight forwarders, brokers and internal teams to ensure efficient, compliant clearance.

The role requires experience in customs clearance, supply chain operations, import/export documentation, logistics, freight forwarding, and international trade.