Customs Clerk Grade 2

The Customs Clerk Grade 2 is a role that supports customs operations, regulatory adherence, and logistics coordination, while providing technical guidance to the Customs Department that contribute to achieving strategic supply chain outcome.

JOB SUMMARY

The Customs Clerk Grade 2 is a role that supports customs operations, regulatory adherence, and logistics coordination, while providing technical guidance to the Customs Department that contribute to achieving strategic supply chain outcome. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Oversee the preparation and submission customs entries using systems such as ASYCUDA, including resolving queries.
• Ensure accurate classification and calculation for the payment of duties and taxes, and validate customs declarations.
• Advise on import/export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements, and classification of goods under the Common External Tariff (CET)
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments to meet On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) requirements, including liaising with shipping agents, ground transport vendors, and warehouse teams.
• Assist with data entry into container tracking systems and maintain visibility for all inbound and outbound shipments, enabling better planning and execution across logistics and warehouse operations.
• Prepare documentation for customs-related charges and expenses, including demurrage and storage fees & maintain audit-ready records of customs transactions, stock movement, and financial documentation.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with haulage companies, ground transport vendors, and port authorities to streamline container movements and reduce turnaround times.
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in customs and logistics workflows, and recommend actionable improvements to enhance OTIF performance and overall operational reliability.
• Work closely with the Logistics, Warehouse, and Procurement teams to ensure customs processes support broader business goals, including inventory accuracy, delivery commitments, and customer satisfaction. 

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) CXC/GCE O-Level subjects, inclusive of Mathematics and English Language.
• Valid Grade 2 Customs Clerk Licence issued by the Customs & Excise Division of Trinidad and Tobago.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in customs clearance, import/export operations, or logistics coordination, preferably within a regulated or bonded environment.

 Must possess:

• Must be deeply knowledgeable of the Customs and Excise laws of Trinidad and Tobago.
• Must be proficient in ASYCUDA and other related Supply Chain Systems
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.