Customs Clearance Specialist

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in International Trade, Logistics Management, Customs Administration, or related majors.

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in customs or international trading, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience in large multinational companies, reputable logistics providers, or the telecommunications industry is preferred.

Language Skills

• Working languages: Arabic and English. Being Fluent in English Writing and Speaking.
• Knowledge of Chinese is a strong plus.

Professional Competencies

• Regulations & Compliance: In-depth knowledge of Egyptian customs laws, trade regulations, and related procedures, with the ability to accurately interpret and apply them in daily operations.
• Operational Expertise: Proficient in customs declaration, inspection, freight forwarding processes, HS classification, valuation, and handling customs-related issues or exceptions.
• Risk Management: Strong capability in identifying, assessing, and mitigating customs risks; able to build an effective compliance and risk control framework.
• Cost Control: Skilled in analyzing customs-related cost structures and formulating cost optimization strategies, improving efficiency through streamlined clearance processes.
• System Proficiency: Familiar with Nafeza, CargoX, and other relevant platforms, with solid skills in data entry, analysis, and reporting.

Management Competencies

• Communication & Coordination: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to maintain strong relationships with customs authorities, Customer, freight forwarders, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve customs issues efficiently.
• Project Management: Capable of leading customs process optimization, system upgrades, and compliance enhancement projects, ensuring smooth execution and achievement of expected results.

Professional Qualities

• Responsibility: Highly responsible and detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in all customs activities.
• Integrity: Strong sense of ethics and professionalism; strictly adheres to company confidentiality policies and customs regulations.
• Learning & Innovation: Demonstrates strong learning ability and innovative thinking, continuously keeping up with industry updates and seeking process improvements.