It's more than a job
In an administrative role at Kuehne+Nagel, tasks such as managing office operations or coordinating schedules certainly contribute to your team's success, but they also provide meaningful moments for people around the world. Because your attention to detail supports your colleagues to perform at their best, such as ensuring the timely and seamless transport of hearing aids and advanced medical devices that change lives. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work contributes to more than we imagine.
Role
The Customs Process Specialist will be responsible for the auditing of global import and export customs declarations for accuracy and compliance to specific customs regulations. The audit process would also ensure the declarations were also in adherence with the customer instructions as provided by the internal stakeholders within the Kuehne + Nagel network and to ensure that all relevant documentation in retain for compliance, and to identify and implement continuous improvement for processes and training as an outcome from the auditing task.
How you create impact
- Quality audit import and export declarations according to customer instructions, customs regulations, laws, and procedures within the stakeholder country
- Identify and maintain records of risk assessments, audit work product, and audit processes reporting potential areas of risk to management
- Communicate findings and required actions to customs manager, team leader and compilers\
- Develop and implement training, preventative action and continuous improvement plan based on audit findings
- To assist with the training program of new customs brokers
- Review and update Customs clearance training materials and written customs clearance instructions
- Assist with development and deployment of a customs audit program
- Drive automation opportunities in the customs auditing process
- Maintain accurate records in compliance with government regulations
- Keeping up to date with trends and changes in laws and regulations within stakeholder country
What we would like you to bring
- Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration
- Compliance and audit experience
- Knowledge of Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- Knowledge of WCO Customs Import and Export Regulations
- Knowledge of incoterms
- Fluency in English -both Verbal & Written
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)
- Knowledge of audit methodologies
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Effective problem solving skills
- Ensures accountability
- Task oriented
- 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
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.
Who are we
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.