Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969. Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at DHL Group. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. As the Freight Forwarding Experts, since 1815, we offer standard Global Freight services in addition to highly specialized end-to-end transportation solutions to customers across most industries around the world.
Connecting People. Improving Lives.
Currently, we are looking for a passionate and energetic Customs Clerk to be based in the Contract Logistics Team. In this role, the successful candidate will ensure that all customs clearance processes for inbound operations run efficiently and that effective clearance & delivery support is provided to the department thereby enabling the achievement of service standards and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities

• Receive pre-alerts and documents from destination for customs clearance of sea shipments , open files in Logis and liaise with customers / destination offices for resolution of discrepancies in documents.
• In case of non availability of original documents arrange for deposit amounts, clear shipment clearances without original documents and maintain a record of the same for timely refunds.
• Liaise with the shipping lines for ETAs, arrange for DO collection, process the FZ bill of entry on line and arrange submission of documents at customs within 72 hours.
• Forward the BOE to the transporters for the delivery of containers at MEDC, maintain a copy of all documents received, close all files in the system and forward the same to accounts for billing. Update the container in port report on a daily basis and send schedule of containers to be pulled to MEDC to the transporter.
• Liaise with platforms for invoices (in case of non availability of invoice) on all air imports and document discrepancies for timely clearances at DCV. On receipt of the shipment at MEDC, make a record of the shipment in the air log file and file the hard copy of the b/e and other documents in the record room.
• Send timely and accurate pre-alerts to destinations for all large stock outbound orders. Adhere to requirements as specified by DHL and GM, prepare and provide necessary reports as indicated by the Management thereby achieving company and customer specified KPIs.
• Process the requests for SASO certifications and follow up for receipt and hand over the same to out bound customs clerk for clearances with other documents.
• Receive vouchers on daily expenses incurred towards clearance activities, check for appropriate approvals, prepare accurate statements of expenses, attach supporting documents and forward the same to HO for reimbursements.

Job Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• 2 years experience in customs clearance operations
• High School (Graduate preferred)
• Computer Literate

We offer:

• Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
• Possible further career development
• Competitive salary

Why join DHL Global Forwarding?
We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the worlds leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html
Our TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. The development of talented women in our organization will be a focus for us and an important part of our DGF Strategy 2025.
We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF because we have:

• The largest global network with more than ~30,000 passionate employees
• The most efficient processes and fastest response times
• The best solutions and best customer service

Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World. Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered. Our Purpose: Connecting People, improving lives. Our Values: Respect & Results Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility