Senior Customs Specialist

Matosinhos - Portugal

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our Client
Our client is a global logistics and supply chain organization providing end-to-end solutions across freight management contract logistics and transportation. With operations in Portugal they support clients from multiple industries through integrated scalable and efficiency-driven logistics services.

Role Overview
The role is responsible for ensuring the accurate and compliant preparation submission and follow-up of customs declarations. Acting as a key point of contact between operations customers and customs authorities the position ensures smooth customs clearance and regulatory compliance.

(This position is available on-site in Porto or Lisbon)

Key Responsibilites:

Review analyze and validate supporting documentation for customs declarations;
Classify products (tariff origin value) and prepare customs entries according to legal requirements and best practices;
Ensure all mandatory documentation is attached properly filed and archived;
Monitor the status of customs clearance and take action to resolve issues liaising with customs authorities when necessary;
Coordinate or participate in physical inspections schedule inspections and ensure goods are available for review;
Notify line management customs authorities or forwarding agents in case of anomalies irregularities or disputes;
Maintain strong working relationships and clear communication with customs authorities internal teams and customers;
Report process deviations or non-conformities in line with company procedures;
Work closely with QHSE to follow the quality management system and report any quality issues;
Adhere to and promote Health Safety Security & Environment (HSSE) standards and quality procedures.

Requirements:

Senior-level experience in customs clearance or brokerage within logistics or freight forwarding;
Strong understanding of customs legislation and procedures;
High level of accuracy attention to detail and document control;
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.

Our ClientOur client is a global logistics and supply chain organization providing end-to-end solutions across freight management contract logistics and transportation. With operations in Portugal they support clients from multiple industries through integrated scalable and efficiency-driven logisti...

(This position is available on-site in Porto or Lisbon)

Key Responsibilites:

Review analyze and validate supporting documentation for customs declarations;
Classify products (tariff origin value) and prepare customs entries according to legal requirements and best practices;
Ensure all mandatory documentation is attached properly filed and archived;
Monitor the status of customs clearance and take action to resolve issues liaising with customs authorities when necessary;
Coordinate or participate in physical inspections schedule inspections and ensure goods are available for review;
Notify line management customs authorities or forwarding agents in case of anomalies irregularities or disputes;
Maintain strong working relationships and clear communication with customs authorities internal teams and customers;
Report process deviations or non-conformities in line with company procedures;
Work closely with QHSE to follow the quality management system and report any quality issues;
Adhere to and promote Health Safety Security & Environment (HSSE) standards and quality procedures.

Requirements:

Senior-level experience in customs clearance or brokerage within logistics or freight forwarding;
Strong understanding of customs legislation and procedures;
High level of accuracy attention to detail and document control;
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.