Customer Clearance Executive

Job description / Role

Our client, a supply chain management company is looking for a Customs Clearance Executive to be based in Dubai.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Coordination with manufacturers/supplier required item/s and quantities to produce, shipment schedule, providing necessary information such as required documents and necessary details for preparation of shipping documents.
• To maintain close working relationships with suppliers to problem solve and improve service.
• Monitor schedule of production, quality inspection, shipment, arrivals and original shipping documents to ensure delivery on time and avoid demurrage charges.
• To obtain and forward information to commercial manager and to the department.
• Update ERP system (SCM).
• Coordination of imports and liaises with customs brokers
• Preparation of shipping documents including application of COO at Dubai Chamber of Commerce.
• Coordination and maintaining relations with company’s GCC distributors.
• Providing information of shipped and incoming SKU’s and updates status of distributor’s requirements and sending shipping documents.
• Preparation of reports of cost, items and quantities shipped, wire transfer made, order status report and some other reports required by the management
• To perform some accounting related task such as payment to the suppliers
• Assist Marketing department for shipment of promotional stand / display and other promotional items.

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate would have:

• At least 3 year experience in the UAE and a strong understanding of the UAE logistic market.
• Preferred to have worked in customs/clearance with food/perishable items (fresh/frozen goods)
• Knowledgeable about the process in international importation and exportation of goods
• Having a good relationship with customs and other government entities, municipal bodies etc. in the UAE
• Fluent in Arabic and English (Written and spoken)
• Knowledge in logistics would be a plus
• Strong organizational skills coupled with good knowledge in Microsoft office application
• Willingness to work outside normal working hours

About the Company

Black Pearl is a human resources and recruitment agency that provides a holistic business and talent solution in a progressive, dynamic, and efficient way.

We pride ourselves as a unique black pearl and strive to delight our clients with a personalized partnership that helps them propel towards success.

Whether you need to find top talent, your next great job opportunity, or a consulting solution for managing your business, engaging employees, evolving your work culture, planning your people strategy, or resourcing challenges, we can help.