It's more than a job
As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.
The main purpose of the Customs Broker role is to prepare and execute customs clearance declarations on behalf of internal stakeholders within the Kuehne + Nagel network.
The declarations should also be compliant with both customer instructions and government regulations and processed in a timely manner.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Customs Broker to create documentation and ensure the seamless importation of goods. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of customs regulations and excellent task orientation skills.
How you create impact
- Prepare and execute import and export declarations according to customs regulations, laws, and procedures within the stakeholder country
- Creation of transit documentation as required
- Ensuring that customs clearance instructions provided are adhered to accurately
- Use customs systems provided to calculate and process duties, taxes, and other customs related charges
- Confirming classification given is accurate for commodity being imported or exported
- Advise stakeholders of possible import and export restrictions
- Advise stakeholders of preferential tariff, quotas, and other regimes available for the customer
- Advise stakeholders of any issues or challenges relating to the smooth processing of a declaration
- Maintain accurate records in compliance with government regulations
- Keeping up to date with trends and changes in laws and regulations within stakeholder country
- To request or compile necessary supporting documentation for customs activities such as Certificates of Origin, Health Certificates etc
- To provide excellent customer service by communicating the status of declarations in the customs clearance process promptly
What we would like you to bring
- Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration
- Knowledge of Harmonised Tariff Schedule
- Knowledge of WCO Customs Import and Export Regulations
- Knowledge of incoterms
- Fluency in English -both Verbal & Written
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)
- At least 3 years experience in a similar position in the past
- Preferable to have operational knowledge of either airfreight, sea freight or road freight
What's in it for you
Good Reasons to Join
We offer opportunities where you can grow your expertise, shape processes and deliver innovative solutions. We are continuously growing our local and global network and our product portfolio creating career opportunities in different fields of work worldwide. We deliver high quality solutions to our customers and are proud to be a leader in the logistics industry.
About Kuehne+Nagel
With over 79.000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies.As an employer, Kuehne+Nagel stands for equal opportunity and we are committed to diversity in our teams. We believe that you can make a valuable contribution to Kuehne+Nagel and look forward to receiving your application.
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine
