Customs Specialist

BDP International; Dammam; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks an experienced Customs House Broker (CHB) in Dammam. Responsibilities include order processing, customs coordination, and documentation management. Ideal candidates should have over 3 years of experience in the CHB role, fluent in both Arabic and English, and possess strong computer skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in CHB role with knowledge of Saudi Customs and local practices.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Order processing management including document verification, customs processing, and reporting.
• Managing end-to-end processing stages and ensuring compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of Saudi Customs

Computer literacy

Fluent in Arabic

Fluent in English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About BDP International:

BDP International, a member of the PSA Group, is a leading provider of global, integrated supply chain, transportation, and logistics solutions. Founded in 1966 by Richard Bolte Sr., with headquarters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, BDP employs over 5,400 people worldwide. The company operates freight logistics centers through a global network of wholly owned offices, joint ventures, and affiliates in 133 countries.

BDP serves more than 5,000 customers, including major multinational companies such as Arkema, Dow, DuPont, HARMAN, and The Hershey Company.

Main responsibilities

1. Order processing management – Verification of preliminary documents, including HS code compliance, and advising customers on proper declaration to customs.
2. Customer order plausibility analysis and review for changes, as applicable.
3. Customs processing (export/import) – Coordination for BOE passing, payment of customs and port charges, online/exit reporting, and compliance with the operational team.
4. Setting up inspection scheduling for cargo inspections.
5. Reporting – Management of import and export documentation, administration, and filing, including statutory, operations desk, and finance documentation (exit entry, document deposit, customs duty account, standing guarantee account).
6. CHB – Customs and ports operational troubleshooting and providing solutions to internal and external customers, maintaining confidence and transparency.
7. Reporting and submission to customs – Handling original documents and claims, including FZE export non-remittance claims, duty claims (industrial exemption cases), and document deposits.
8. Managing end-to-end processing stages – Receipt of requests, verification, execution, and compliance.
9. Punctual and flawless order handling and documentation.
10. Managing job files and BOE passing as defined by the Line Manager.

Job Requirements

• +3 years of experience in CHB role with knowledge of Saudi Customs and local practices.
• Arabic speaking and fluent in English, both written and oral.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office applications and/or other market-leading software applications.