Logistics Officer – Customs & Trade Compliance

About the role

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Logistics Specialist to manage customs documentation, clearance, and compliance for our import/export operations in the UAE and GCC region. This role will be pivotal in ensuring seamless shipment processing, regulatory adherence, and client satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, verify, and submit accurate customs documentation (invoices, air waybills, packing lists, HS codes) in compliance with UAE customs regulations and international trade standards.
• Use JDL and other customs platforms to manage documentation and ensure adherence to UAE, GCC, and international trade laws, including bonded zones and exemptions.
• Handle import/export clearance for air, sea, and land shipments (FCL, LCL, break bulk, B2B, B2C), coordinating with customs authorities, free zones (e.g., JAFZA), and mainland UAE.
• Calculate and process customs duties/taxes accurately, ensuring timely payments and maintaining reconciled financial records.
• Prepare invoices for duties, taxes, and clearance fees; coordinate with finance to resolve disputes and ensure collections.
• Act as the main client contact for customs procedures, duty obligations, and shipment updates, liaising with officials, freight forwarders, and vendors.
• Monitor shipments from port to warehouse, manage GCC cross‑border logistics, and coordinate truck allocation and tracking.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in logistics, customs clearance, and trade compliance in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE customs regulations, GCC trade laws, and HS code classification.

Required skills

• Proficiency in JDL and other customs/billing systems.