Customs Duty Coordinator

Job description / Role

- Expedite customs clearance and customs exemptions activities for the clearance of SATORP inbound and outbound shipments and ensure smooth processing of shipments delivery to SATORP.
- Perform a variety of activities related to customs clearance and customs exemptions, including reviewing shipping documents, reviewing customs regulations, determining appropriate actions, preparing appropriate refund requests and maintaining related records and documents.
- Ensure all shipping documents are prepared and ready for prompt customs clearance.
- Coordinate with vendors’ representative to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of shipping requirements and documents.
- Comply with all Saudi Arabian legislative requirements for customs clearance and exemption.
- Track SATORP inbound and outbound shipments in close coordination with all concerned personnel.
- Prepare and submit necessary documents required for clearance of inbound and outbound shipments.
- Generate commercial invoices with supporting documents, if any, for customs clearance and custom duty assessment.
- Act as SATORP representative in discussions and negotiations with the customs authorities and other related government entities.
- Submit monthly reports on customs clearance for SATORP materials, supplies and equipment procured.
- Ensure that all Customs related files and documents are well maintained and organized for easy retrieval.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of Saudi Arabian customs and exemptions regulations and procedures.
- Prepare letters and correspondences regarding customs clearance, exemption from customs duty, exemption from inspection of material and other similar letters to the appropriate Saudi Arabian Government entity.
- Ensure that customs duties exempted or paid by SATORP are recovered.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor Vendor Relations Services.

Requirements

- Bachelors’ Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent.
- Five (5) years of experience in a related field.
- Strong knowledge of Customs procedures and legislations.
- Conversant with Microsoft Office applications.
- Capable of giving strong attention to details.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to perform work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Good command of oral and written Arabic and English.

About the Company

SATORP, in its promising future, is one of the most complex refineries in the world, with a processing capacity of 400,000 barrels per day of Arabian Heavy Crude to produce petroleum products and petrochemicals with commitment to the highest international standards of health, safety and environment; and at the same time having continuous development and leadership in the region. This world-class refinery that came to being out of the expertise of the two oil giants, Saudi Aramco and Total, is located at Jubail Industrial City in the east of Saudi Arabia.