Customs Trade Compliance Specialist, Logistics

Pepperl+Fuchs; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automation company is seeking a Customs Trade Compliance Specialist in Singapore. The role includes ensuring compliant deliveries and liaising with customs and government bodies. Candidates should have a degree in Logistics and at least 5 years of relevant experience with trade and customs compliance. Good knowledge of customs tariffs and Microsoft Office is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience working with trade & customs compliance roles.
• Prior experience of working closely with Singapore customs.
• Good knowledge of origin of goods and preferential calculations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and compliant physical deliveries.
• Handle COO confirmation, HS code classification, and licenses.
• Liaise with government bodies and other departments regarding customs.

Skills

Trade compliance

Customs compliance

Knowledge of incoterms

Customs tariff classification

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access)

Education

Degree in Logistics or comparable field of study

Job description

About the job Customs Trade Compliance Specialist, Logistics

You want to make your ideas reality

.and extend your limits at the same time?

Then you've come to the right place! We can offer you plenty of space for your ideas, excellent development possibilities and exciting challenges.

In automotive production, water treatment plants or chemical systems - around the world, electronic sensors and automation components by Pepperl+Fuchs guarantee smooth and safe operations. We know that dedicated and highly motivated employees are crucial to our success. As we want to continue growing, we hope to find, as soon as possible, for the following position in our subsidiary in Singapore:

Role Purpose:

• The position holders objective is to make sure that physical deliveries happen in a timely & complaint (customs compliance & trade compliance) manner
• Independently implement all work pertaining to customs and with any other relevant government bodies, taking into account the trade and customs regulations

Major Responsibilities:

• COO (Country of origin) Handling
  Letter of COO confirmation to customers
  Monthly checking COO for newly created items
  Investigate & feedback on inquiry about COO findings
  Liaising with Chamber of commerce (SCCCI). Yearly renewal of manufacturing license
• HS Code Classification
  Adhoc user request to classify HS code for non inventorised items meant for immediate deliveries
  HS code classification for new products being created
  Review global alignment on HS code [ among different P+F sites]
• Licenses & Permits
  Apply SIRIM permits for telecommunication/ radio frequency products. Shipments outbound to Malaysia
  Apply CNB export permits for controlled items falling under CNB scope
  Apply SCDF import permits for controlled items falling under SCDF scope
  Apply IMDA licensing (new application, renewal, dealer license, experimental license)
  Renewal of STP. Ability to liaise with multiple departments (within P+F) and Singapore customs to consolidate the requirements as stated in assessment checklist
  Renewal of KCR license
• Other Tasks/ Reports
  Liaise with import/ export declaring agent. Investigate/ lend guidance on issues arising at import/ export clearance
  Compliance check for product/ machine transfer [inbound or outbound]. Submission of yearly reports to NEA (RSA report)
  Submission of monthly reports to Singstat
  Responsible for system updates in ERP relating to the necessary scope of work
  Advise on DG battery, LASER, or other controlled goods relating shipments
• Projects & Improvement Actions Participate in regional or global projects related to trade or customs compliance [like successful implementation of preferential agreements among intercompany shipments]

Requirements:

• Degree in Logistics or comparable field of study
• At least 5 years of relevant experience working with trade & customs compliance related roles
• Prior experience of working closely with Singapore customs, dealing with Singapore government bodies (CNB, SCDF, NEA)
• Prior experience in dealing with Vietnam, Indonesia customs will be preferable
• Prior knowledge and experience in import/ export clearance (customs). Sound knowledge on incoterms is a must
• Good command on customs tariff classification/ knowledge. [Preferably chapters 84, 85, 90]
• Extensive knowledge on origin of goods and preferential calculations
• Good knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, outlook, access)

Then we would like to meet you. Please send your application online and we look forward to your application!