Sr Custom Clearance Officer

About LAHAB:

LAHAB DEFENCE SYSTEMS (LDS) focuses on design, development and production of medium and large calibre munitions and weapons systems.

At LAHAB Defence Systems, we are a munitions pioneer. As the UAE’s only medium and large munitions manufacturer, we put over 25 years of expertise and experience to work for leading defence and security organisations across the MENA region and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Custom Clearance Officer is primarily responsible for keeping track of and organizing material that are either being shipped, or being received.
• Manage all logistics operation including all logistics assets in order to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
• Co-ordinate and provide logistics support to on-going air, land and sea operations in the area.
• Support other logistics staff in department as needed.
• Plan and organize work to be resourceful and use initiative.
• Liaise with shipment companies and customs to obtain required documentation for shipment release
• Review the existing logistics method, and suggest any improvements that are required
• Prepare shipment clearance letters, in coordination with the related sectors (shipping agencies) and relevant departments.
• Plane organize & coordinate with the relevant departments for the dangerous shipments (MOD, MOI, police departments, GHQ)
  
  

• comply with reasonable OSH instructions and safe working procedures;
• use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems;
• be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures;
• not willfully or recklessly endanger anyones health and safety;
• assist with the preparation of risk assessments; and
• report OSH hazards, incidents, and issues
  
  

• Bachelors Degree in business administration or relevant field
• Certified Professional Logistics qualification or training.
• Minimum two to three years of experience in Logistics.
• Understanding the confidentiality matters pertaining to Procurement & Supplier Qualifications.
• Must have good negotiating skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relation with forwarding agents and transporters
• Must have ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment and to deal patiently and tactfully with staff members and others.
• Must have high degree of accuracy and competency required together with the ability to work systematically and to communicate complex matters both orally and in writing.