Key responsibilities
Responsible for facilitating the import and export of goods by ensuring compliance with all relevant customs laws and regulations. Involving preparing and submitting all necessary import/export documentation, classifying goods, calculating and arranging payment for duties and taxes, and acting as a liaison between clients and customs authorities to ensure smooth and legal clearance of shipments across international borders.
Documentation and clearance
- Preparation and submission: Preparing and submitting customs declarations and all supporting documentation to the customs authorities.
- Document management: Managing documents required for clearance, including but not limited to
- Commercial invoices and packing lists
- Waybills
- Certificates of origin, conformity, quality, sanitary, and phytosanitary reports
- Import and export licenses or permits
- Representation: Representing the importer or exporter in all dealings with customs officials.
Compliance and advisory
- Regulatory advice: Advising customers on import and export restrictions, license requirements, and other customs-related matters.
- Staying current: Continuously updating customers' and Trans Globe's knowledge of Azerbaijan's evolving trade regulations, tariff rates, and customs procedures.
- Risk management: Helping customers to navigate regulatory challenges and avoid penalties, fines, or shipment delays due to non-compliance.
Calculation and payment
- Duty and tax calculation: Classifying goods according to the Harmonized System (HS) codes to accurately calculate and quote all applicable duties, excise taxes, and Value Added Tax (VAT).
- Payment processing: Arranging for the payment of all customs payments.
- Cost optimization: Analyzing payment options and clearance schemes to help customers optimize and potentially reduce customs expenses.
Logistics coordination
- Liaison with authorities: Serving as the primary point of contact with Azerbaijani customs authorities and other relevant government agencies to resolve any issues and facilitate clearance.
- Carrier coordination: Coordinating with freight forwarders and shipping carriers to ensure the efficient transportation of goods from their arrival point to their final destination.
- Terminal/warehouse coordination: Arranging bonded warehousing and distribution of goods as needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 year of similar role experience.
- Brokerage license
- Knowledge of international shipping regulations, customs procedures, and Incoterms.
- Attention to detail.
- Problem-solving abilities and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication and customer service skills.
- Prioritize workload efficiently.
Work Environment:
- Remote-based role for Azerbaijan residents with frequent visits to customs posts, warehouses and terminals.
