Customs Coordinator
Summary
Oversee import/export operations, ensure customs compliance, and coordinate with brokers and internal teams to manage inventory and declarations for a global logistics company.
Brief Job Description: -
Reporting to the Export/Import Supervisor, responsible for carrying out all transactions related to import and export of all goods.
Responsibilities and Measurement Criteria with Time investment Needed on Each: -
(This will describe the overall core responsibilities of the role, decision making responsibilities etc.)
Activities:
- Coordinate and supervise import and export operations, ensuring compliance with current customs regulations and the company’s internal procedures.
- Maintain constant coordination with Customs Brokers to ensure timely clearances, addressing inspections, amendments, operational errors, and government requirements.
- Administer and monitor proper inventory control in accordance with Annex 24 requirements.
- Coordinate with internal areas such as logistics, planning, production, procurement, engineering, and Compliance to ensure proper execution and traceability of IMMEX operations.
- Ensure the correct application of customs regimes (temporary imports, virtual operations, returns, and changes of regime), verifying that transactions are executed within authorized terms and conditions.
- Monitor compliance with Non-Tariff Regulations and Restrictions applicable to IMMEX operations (NOMs, prior permits, automatic notices, quotas, certifications, among others).
- Supervise the proper preparation, validation, and transmission of customs declarations, ensuring consistency of tariff, tax, and identifier information.
- Ensure the integration and retention of foreign trade compliance files in accordance with current regulations.
- Coordinate customs support during extended hours, second shifts, and/or weekends, as required by operational needs.
Qualifications: -
Required/ Minimum Qualifications: -
- University Degree – Management or Engineering school preferably
- One year of experience.
- Experience in managing Annex 24 inventory control systems.
Additional / Preferred Qualifications: -
- Fluent English
- Well organized and able to work under pressure
- Drive and self motivation, after hours and weekend working might be required
- Available to travel within the assigned territory