Global Import & Inbound Customs Specialist

Advanced Energy; Carmen; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy Philippines is seeking a Logistics Specialist (Customs/Inbound) to manage end-to-end import shipments, ensuring timely delivery to support production. The role coordinates with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal teams to ensure compliance and smooth operations.

The position requires monitoring shipments, optimizing freight costs, reviewing documentation, and contributing to safety and continuous improvement programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any four-year course; BS Customs Administration preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience in import logistics, customs, freight forwarding, or a related supply chain function.
• Knowledge of international freight forwarding, Incoterms, and import logistics processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and consistently meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end import shipment operations to ensure the timely delivery of materials in support of production and plant requirements.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, carriers, suppliers, and customs brokers to facilitate smooth shipment movement and customs clearance.
• Monitor shipment status and proactively resolve issues or delays to achieve target in-house delivery dates.
• Recommend the most cost-effective and practical shipping modes based on business needs, shipment urgency, and freight optimization goals.
• Issue shipment pre-alerts and provide regular updates to Purchasing, Planning, Receiving, and Production teams for effective scheduling and resource planning.
• Review and validate import documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, permit applications, and company standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve documentation issues, prevent shipment delays, and improve import process efficiency.
• Support freight cost control initiatives by ensuring compliance with import logistics guidelines and contributing to departmental cost-saving targets and KPIs.
• Track and evaluate logistics service provider performance, including on-time delivery and cycle-time metrics, and maintain scorecard records.
• Ensure compliance with safety, record retention, and audit requirements while preparing reports, conducting data analysis, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Incoterms knowledge

Import logistics processes

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in any four-year course

BS Customs Administration preferred

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PPT)

Job description

Advanced Energy Philippines is seeking a Logistics Specialist (Customs/Inbound) to manage end-to-end import shipments, ensuring timely delivery to support production. The role coordinates with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal teams to ensure compliance and smooth operations.

The position requires monitoring shipments, optimizing freight costs, reviewing documentation, and contributing to safety and continuous improvement programs.