Customs Declarant

Fastlink Warehousing Services Inc; Naga; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Fastlink Warehousing Services Inc. is seeking a Customs Specialist to manage tariff classification, import/export clearance, and accurate documentation. The role involves coordinating with brokers, monitoring shipment statuses, and ensuring timely release from customs custody.

The ideal candidate has a BS Customs Administration and experience in freight forwarding or logistics. Strong knowledge of customs laws, quick decision-making, and crisis management skills are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in BS Customs Administration.
• Experience in Freight Forwarding, Customs or Logistics preferred.
• Knowledgeable on customs processes and laws.
• Quick-thinking, keen to details, with crisis management skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate tariff classification, lodgment of shipments.
• Perform accurate documentation, customs clearance, processing and timely release of Import and Export shipments from customs custody.
• Submitting shipping documents to customs or brokers for customs processing.
• Maintain accurate and proper documentation of shipment details in freight system.
• Assist in computation, filing, and payment of Bureau of Customs duties and taxes.
• Monitor shipment departure, arrival, and clearance statuses to ensure prompt release of shipment.
• Expedite release of shipments by following up and coordinating with stakeholders responsible for customs processing.
• Coordinate customs clearance status with logistics arm to ensure proper communication of information and timely delivery of each shipment.
• Inform logistics arm and clients when a potential demurrage or detention event could occur.
• Performs other related activities that may be assigned from time to time.

Skills

Customs knowledge

Education

BS Customs Administration

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for accurate tariff classification, lodgment of shipments

• Perform accurate documentation, customs clearance, processing and timely release of Import and Export shipments from customs custody

• Submitting shipping documents to customs or brokers for customs processing

• Maintain accurate and proper documentation of shipment details in freight system

• Assist in computation, filing, and payment of Bureau of Customs duties and taxes

• Monitor shipment departure, arrival, and clearance statuses to ensure prompt release of shipment

• Expedite release of shipments by following up and coordinating with stakeholders responsible for customs processing

• Coordinate customs clearance status with logistics arm to ensure proper communication of information and timely delivery of each shipment

• Inform logistics arm and clients when a potential demurrage or detention event could occur

• Performs other related activities that may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in BS Customs Administration

• Plus if with experience in Freight Forwarding, Customs or Logistics (Import and Export)

• Highly knowledgeable on Customs processes and laws

• Quick-thinking, keen to details, with excellent crisis management skills