Customs Clearance Officer
Job Description
Key Responsibilities • Manage customs clearance procedures for import and export shipments within Saudi Arabia. • Prepare and submit customs declarations through ZATCA/Bayan systems. • Prepare and verify commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, bills of lading, and other required documents. • Check and verify HS Codes, customs duties, VAT, and applicable fees. • Coordinate with ZATCA, Saudi ports, airports, shipping lines, freight forwarders, transport companies, and inspection authorities. • Follow up on customs inspections, shipment holds, approvals, and release procedures. • Ensure all required permits and supporting documents are available before shipment arrival. • Track shipments from arrival until customs clearance and delivery. • Coordinate payment of customs duties, VAT, port charges, and other applicable fees. • Resolve customs clearance issues, documentation discrepancies, and delays. • Maintain proper records of customs declarations and clearance documents. • Coordinate with Logistics, Procurement, Finance, Warehouse, and other departments. • Monitor and minimize demurrage, detention, storage charges, and customs penalties. • Ensure compliance with the latest Saudi customs and import/export requirements. • Perform other duties assigned by the Logistics or Supply Chain Manager. Requirements • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field. • Minimum 2 to 5 years relevant customs clearance experience in Saudi Arabia. • Strong knowledge of Saudi customs clearance procedures and ZATCA requirements. • Practical experience with Bayan and FASAH systems is preferred. • Good knowledge of HS Code classification, customs duty, VAT, and import/export documentation. • Experience dealing with Saudi ports, airports, shipping companies, and freight forwarders. • Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills. • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel. • Ability to work under pressure and meet shipment clearance deadlines. • Saudi nationality preferred or required if the position is subject to Saudization requirements.
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 2 to 5 years relevant customs clearance experience in Saudi Arabia.
- Strong knowledge of Saudi customs clearance procedures and ZATCA requirements.
- Practical experience with Bayan and FASAH systems is preferred.
- Good knowledge of HS Code classification, customs duty, VAT, and import/export documentation.
- Experience dealing with Saudi ports, airports, shipping companies, and freight forwarders.
- Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet shipment clearance deadlines.
Restriction / Special Note
- Saudi nationality preferred or required if the position is subject to Saudization requirements.
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