Trade Compliance Specialist

About the Role

International Maritime Industries is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to join their team. This full-time role involves ensuring that all import and export materials comply with both international and Saudi regulations. The specialist will also be responsible for managing customs clearance contracts and monitoring the performance of customs brokers.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to IMI policies and safety standards.
• Study import material requirements based on HS code, commodity type, and international/Saudi regulations, and update the purchasing team accordingly.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all applicable international and Saudi regulations to ensure material import requirements align with the latest standards.
• Collaborate with the purchasing team to manage the flow of required documents for customs clearance.
• Receive, verify, and process customs clearance invoices within the ERP system.
• Manage customs clearance operations, including sending necessary documents to customs brokers and following up to ensure timely material clearance.
• Manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for customs brokers and report any failures in customs clearance performance.
• Manage and update required information in the SABER system.
• Arrange for SASO certificates and process them in the SABER system.
• Manage import duty exemptions, including timely application to ensure exemptions are granted before material arrival.
• Coordinate with the logistics team for material loading from ports/airports by sharing the customer operation plan and providing updates on customs clearance operations.
• Liaise with the finance department for timely payment of import material taxation.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this role should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience in trade compliance or a related field. A strong understanding of international and Saudi import/export regulations is essential.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in managing customs clearance processes.
• Ability to work with ERP systems for invoice processing.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Knowledge of SABER system operations and SASO certificate procedures.
• Effective communication and coordination abilities with internal teams and external brokers.

Work Type

This is a full-time position within International Maritime Industries.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to contribute to the efficient and compliant import/export operations of International Maritime Industries.