The customs clearance specialist is an expert in customs operations and processes. By providing their expertise in this field, they help the company to manage risks and avoid legal proceedings by ensuring that commercial operations are carried out in compliance with all the regulations and legislation in force.

Steering and monitoring of customs operations

Prepare and submit required documentation for international shipments, including bills of lading, customs declarations, and other necessary documentation

Validate official declarations with the customs authorities

Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and laws, including tariffs, customs clearance, and import/export regulations

Manage the invoicing process to the client in a timely and accurate manner

Represent the client to the Customs Authority

Alert the client in case of litigious customs, identify the appropriate solutions to resolve the issue

Coordinate with other members of the logistics team, such as freight forwarders and warehouse personnel, to ensure that goods are transferred and delivered in a timely and efficient manner

Ensure that manufactured products are correctly classified according to their category (perishable, dangerous, technological, etc.) and according to the commercial and regulatory requirements specific to the country of origin and destination of the goods

Resolve customs-related issues and communicate with government agencies.

Develop and maintain relationships with clients, government agencies, and other stakeholders in order to ensure smooth and efficient customs clearance processes

Reporting and analysis

Implement and monitor KPIs to assess the benefits of optimizing customs flows

Produce and maintain reporting following client deadlines and Geodis requirements

Analyze foreign regulations and the establishment and implementation of procedures to comply with them

Advice and guidance

Act as a liaison between the customer, the customs authorities, the goods transit department and all other control bodies, and ensure that all necessary documents are in order

Monitor changes in customs regulations, disseminate information, advise and train the departments concerned or customers

Provide support to sales teams, including during customer visits

Communicate the risks associated with non-compliance with customs regulations

Identify potential savings, define Incoterms policies (rules and procedures determining the responsibilities and obligations of the seller and the buyer) with a view to optimizing customs costs

Support control and litigation procedures

Stay up to date in the field

Bachelor's/Master's degree and or Diploma in International Trade, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field

5+ years of experience in a similar role

Attention to detail

Team player

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