Administrative Customs Clerk

The Administrative Customs Clerk support logistics by maintaining records, coordinating with internal teams, liaising with customs and freight forwarders, and facilitating efficient cargo movement and on-time delivery.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Administrative Customs Clerk ensures timely clearance of imports/exports, accurate documentation, and compliance with regulations. They support logistics by maintaining records, coordinating with internal teams, liaising with customs and freight forwarders, and facilitating efficient cargo movement and on-time delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verify customs documents for export shipment, ensuring timely exportation of all shipments
• Secure booking with shipping agents for all export requests and planned export orders  
• Coordinate haulage services for export containers with external transport service providers and warehouse
• Prepare commercial invoices, export certificates, proforma bill of lading, customs invoices and airway bills, insurance certificates for export orders. 
• Coordinate fumigation and plant quarantine services with Warehouse Supervisor and CSRs
• Maintain pertinent records
• Timely clearance of import/export cargo, to minimize the occurrence of rent and demurrage on shipments
• Check classification of goods to compute assessment of duty charges
• Examine cargo to ensure that it corresponds with the relevant entries and invoices and that goods are in sound condition before they are dispatch.
• Deliver completed documents to the bank, shipping agents, port and customs
• Assist in monthly/annual stock taking as needed.
• Promote safety awareness and the development of a Safety Culture within the company
• Liaise with external customers/contractors/suppliers as and when necessary
• Any other duties as may be required