Custom Clearance Officer Full Time NEW

Custom Clearance Officer Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Key Responsibilities:

• The Custom Clearance Officer is primarily responsible for keeping track of and organizing material that are either being shipped, or being received.
• Manage all logistics operation including all logistics assets in order to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
• Co-ordinate and provide logistics support to on-going air, land and sea operations in the area.
• Support other logistics staff in department as needed.
• Plan and organize work to be resourceful and use initiative.
• Liaise with shipment companies and customs to obtain required documentation for shipment release
• Review the existing logistics method, and suggest any improvements that are required
• Prepare shipment clearance letters, in coordination with the related sectors (shipping agencies) and relevant departments.
• Plane organize & coordinate with the relevant departments for the dangerous shipments (MOD, MOI, police departments, GHQ)

HSE Roles and Responsibilities:

• comply with reasonable OSH instructions and safe working procedures;
• use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems;
• be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures;
• not willfully or recklessly endanger anyone’s health and safety;
• assist with the preparation of risk assessments; and
• report OSH hazards, incidents, and issues

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or relevant field
• Certified Professional Logistics qualification or training.
• Minimum two to three years of experience in Logistics.
• Understanding the confidentiality matters pertaining to Procurement & Supplier Qualifications.
• Must have good negotiating skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relation with forwarding agents and transporters
• Must have ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment and to deal patiently and tactfully with staff members and others.
• Must have high degree of accuracy and competency required together with the ability to work systematically and to communicate complex matters both orally and in writing.