Customs & Freight Specialist

LEICA GEOSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company located in Singapore is seeking a qualified individual for customs and freight management. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Logistics or related fields and a minimum of 3 years of experience in import and export control. Responsibilities include supporting customs procedures, freight management, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Proficiency in SAP and logistics software is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years working experience in an import and export control function.
• Must have knowledge of import and export policies, regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support Hexagon Innovation Process on Harmonized System Code.
• Streamline and secure daily freight management.
• Review compliance holds and support inquiries.

Skills

Familiar with customs procedures

Knowledgeable in Free Trade Agreements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel

Knowledgeable in SAP

Ability to work under tight schedules

Education

Minimum Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain or Business

Tools

SAP

Amber Road solutions

Job description

Hexagon is a global leader in sensor, software, and autonomous technology solutions. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, and quality across multiple industries and applications, ensuring a scalable, sustainable future.

Responsibilities:

Customs

• Support Hexagon Innovation Process (HIP) Project on new parts on Harmonized System (HS) Code and country of origin classification.
• Assess feasibility of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) for new products.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Finance, Support team to drive FTA calculation and the yearly renewal of existing FTA with China, India, Indonesia and Europe-Germany).
• Review to ensure HS Code and customs tariff are maintain accurately in SAP (S4 Hana).
• Handle special export requirement and provide customs advice to internal customers.
• Point of contact to support enquiry pertaining to customs.
• Responsible for accuracy of all Distribution Centre Singapore (DCS) import and export permit.
• Assist with preparation of customs rulings, audits and projects.
• Ensure compliance to customs procedures.
• Understand Dangerous Goods Regulations and requirements.

Freight

• Streamline and secure freight management on a daily business level.
• Responsible for daily business freight management including handling of single and special shipments, organizing pick-up and adhere to the cut-off time, marine insurance claim handling and checking of freight invoices.
• Prepare monthly freight reports and statistics.
• Participate and contribute to projects in transportation and freight management such as coordinating special shipment and act as binding contract between shipper / external partners.
• Provide support / assist in master data updates.

Compliance

• Review compliance hold and releasing it in Amber Road.
• Support enquiry pertaining to Compliance.
• Research on new sanctions or customs regulations.
• Familiar with Hexagon compliance policies and processes.

Requirements:

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Familiar with customs procedures
• Familiar with import and export policies, regulations and procedures
• Knowledgeable in application of Free Trade Agreements
• Knowledgeable in Incoterms, Harmonized Code and Free Trade Agreement and customs clearance procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Knowledgeable in SAP will be an advantage
• Proficiency in Amber Road solutions
• A team player and able to work independently under tight schedules

Education

• Minimum Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain or Business

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years working experience in an import and export control function