Custom Clearance Manager

Perform and implement all custom clearance activities such as following up coming Shipment, documents transactions and day-to-day related activities in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures
Participating in implementing the anticipated plans and programs as per the set goals to ensure internal work development and productivity increase
Participating in the development of the Custom Clearance Section's work plan and preparing work schedules and expediting work flow to improve efficiency of the Custom Clearance Section
Suggesting plans and programs that strive to improve the effectiveness of the Custom Clearance Section
Following up with Operation department and Clients for reception of complete set of shipping documents for customs clearance purposes, and ensure its compliance with Saudi Customs regulations and exemption lists requirements.
Coordinating with the Clearing Agents and prepare supporting documents required for clearance such as B/Gs, shipping guarantees requisitions and ensure on time submittal and follow up for immediate clearance.
Following up with the Freight Forwarders, couriers and shipping lines for freight quotations and price lists for inbound and outbound shipments.
Confirming vessels arrival time to Operation department for payment purposes and release payment requisitions for CAD shipments to guarantee availability of shipping documents prior to vessels arrival.
Coordinating with the Warehouse to ensure that copy of shipping documents has been forwarded to the warehouse for proper receiving.
Follow up shipments and documents with the freight forwarders and shipping lines.
Following up with the transporter(s) to ensure on time & complete delivery of cleared shipments
Keeping records of all demurrages, detentions, etc. and follow up with the concerned buyers for settlements and implements preventive actions to avoid customs penalties.
Examining invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations

Preparing periodic reports with respect to Custom Clearance Section's activities and achievements to be submitted to the Support Services Section Head
Must have how to prepare and confirmed all import permits from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and General Safety and Security plus any and all import custom exemption documents, formats and formalities
corroborated that any and all of our inbound shipments are cleared within the given grace period offered by the sea or air ports, in order to not incur penalty payments
Verify the delivery of imported product, once cleared, from the sea/air port to our designated plants and/or warehouses
Performing other duties related to the job as assigned by the Custom Clearance Section Head

Certification in Custom Clearance-
-Decision Making
- Management Skills
- Supervisory and follow-up skills
- Problem Solving
- Planning and Organizing
- Negotiation Skills
- Communications Skills
- Computer Skills
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills