GS Customs Specialist-SA

Its more than a job

As a Customs Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, your job is to optimise logistics to keep our global supply chains running smoothly. But the impact of your work goes beyond that. In fact, your expertise makes both special and ordinary moments possible for people around the world. For example, your work could ensure that a global product launch happens on time—such as ethically sourced beauty and bath products stocked at local stores for your loved ones valued self-care routine. Its import and export work, but its also so much more than we imagine.

Role

To prepare and execute customs clearance declarations on behalf of internal stakeholders within the Kuehne + Nagel network. The declarations should also be compliant with both customer instructions and government regulations and processed in a timely manner.

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 promptl
  
  

Your Skills And Experiences

• Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration
• Knowledge of Harmonized Tariff Schedule
• Knowledge of WCO Customs Import and Export Regulations
• Knowledge of incoterms
• Fluency in English -both Verbal & Written
• Excellent communication skills
• Effective problem solving skills
• Customer Focus
• 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 We Are

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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