Customs Permit Declarant

RMS MARINE & OFFSHORE SERVICE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RMS MARINE & OFFSHORE SERVICE PTE. LTD. is seeking a meticulous Customs Permit Declarant to prepare and submit permit applications, check shipment documentation, and support timely cargo clearance under Zero-GST Warehouse and MES schemes.

You will verify HS codes, duties, and GST, coordinate with warehouses and customers, monitor permit status, and ensure compliance with TradeNet and related customs software.

Qualifications

• O Level / Professional Certificate / NiTEC / Diploma in Supply chain management.
• 1–2 years of experience in ship agent or related role.
• Hands-on with TradeNet and customs declaration software.
• Familiarity with HS classification, duties and GST.
• Passed SC 401 or willing to complete training.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and able to meet shipment deadlines.
• Good coordination and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit import/export/transhipment permit applications via Tradenet.
• Handle declarations for Zero-GST warehouses and MES.
• Verify documents: invoices, packing lists, B/Ls, etc.
• Coordinate with warehouse, customers, and authorities to support clearance.
• Monitor permit status and resolve errors or cancellations.
• Maintain accurate permit/shipment records for compliance.
• Ensure HS codes, cargo descriptions, and duties are correct.

Skills

Coordination skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

O Level / Professional Certificate / NiTEC / Diploma in Supply chain management

Tools

TradeNet

Customs declaration software

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a meticulous Customs Permit Declarant to prepare and submit customs permit applications, check shipment documentation, and support timely cargo clearance. The role includes handling declarations under the Zero-GST Warehouse Scheme and Major Exporter Scheme (MES), ensuring accurate declarations and compliance with applicable scheme requirements and permit conditions.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and submit import, export, and transhipment permit applications through Tradenet system.

• Handle permit declarations for goods entering, leaving, or transferring between Zero-GST warehouses, using the appropriate permit types.

• Prepare import declarations under MES and verify the importing entity's scheme status and applicable declaration requirements before submission.

• Verify supporting documents and applicable GST treatment for MES imports and Zero-GST warehouse movements.

• Coordinate with warehouse and operations teams to reconcile declared quantities against cargo movements and inventory records.

• Check commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, air waybills, and other supporting documents.

• Verify HS codes, cargo descriptions, quantities, values, country of origin, and applicable duties and GST.

• Identify missing or inconsistent information and obtain clarification from customers or the operations team.

• Check controlled goods requirements and coordinate supporting licences or approvals.

• Monitor permit status and resolve rejected applications, queries, amendments, and cancellations promptly.

• Coordinate with customers, freight forwarders, transporters, warehouses, and relevant authorities to support cargo clearance.

• Communicate approved permits and their conditions to relevant operations personnel.

• Maintain accurate permit and shipment records, including documentation for MES imports and Zero-GST warehouse movements, for compliance checks and audits.

• Keep up to date with customs procedures and scheme requirements, and elevate potential compliance issues to the supervisor.

Requirement

• O Level / Professional Certificate / NiTEC / Diploma in Supply chain management

• Good coordination skills and interpersonal skills

• 1-2 years of experience working for a ship agent or equivalent or related

• Knowledge of cargo operations berthing formalities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office software or equivalent

• Positive disposition and able to work under minimal supervision

• Multi tasker and willing to learn

• Hands-on experience with TradeNet and customs declaration software

• Have passed the Singapore Customs Competency Test for Declarants (SC 401), or be willing to complete the required training and test before undertaking declarant duties.

• Familiarity with HS classification, customs permit types, duties and GST, controlled goods requirements, Zero-GST warehouse procedures, and MES declaration requirements.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to process declarations accurately within shipment deadlines

• Ability to work independently and handle multiple shipments