GS Customs Specialist (SZ-Z) - UK

Kuehne + Nagel AS; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics leader is seeking an experienced Customs Administrator in Cebu City. You will handle import/export declarations, ensure compliance with customs regulations, and provide excellent customer service. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Customs Administration and at least three years of experience in a similar role. The position offers a stable environment where your work will contribute significantly in the logistics field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Preferably have operational knowledge of airfreight, sea freight, or road freight.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute import/export declarations.
• Create transit documentation as required.
• Ensure customs clearance instructions are followed.
• Calculate and process duties and taxes.
• Advise on import/export restrictions and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fluency in English (Verbal & Written)

Customs regulations knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration

Job description

It's more than a job

In an administrative role at Kuehne+Nagel, tasks such as managing office operations or coordinating schedules certainly contribute to your team's success, but they also provide meaningful moments for people around the world. Because your attention to detail supports your colleagues to perform at their best, such as ensuring the timely and seamless transport of hearing aids and advanced medical devices that change lives. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work contributes to more than we imagine.

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute import and export declarations according to customs regulations, laws, and procedures within the stakeholder country
• Creation of transit documentation as required
• Ensuring that customs clearance instructions provided are adhered to accurately
• Use customs systems provided to calculate and process duties, taxes, and other customs related charge
• Confirming classification given is accurate for commodity being imported or exported
• Advise stakeholders of possible import, export restrictions, preferential tariff, quotas, and other regimes available for the customer and any issues or challenges relating to the smooth processing of a declaration
• Maintain accurate records in compliance with government regulations
• Keeping up to date with trends and changes in laws and regulations within stakeholder country
• To request or compile necessary supporting documentation for customs activities such as Certificates of Origin, Health Certificates etc
• To provide excellent customer service by communicating the status of declarations in the customs clearance process promptly

Your Skills and Experiences

• Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration
• Knowledge of Harmonised Tariff Schedule
• Knowledge of WCO Customs Import and Export Regulations
• Knowledge of incoterms
• Fluency in English -both Verbal & Written
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• At least 3 years' experience in a similar position in the past
• Preferable to have operational knowledge of either airfreight, sea freight or road freight

Who are we

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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