Lead Customs Specialist - Customs Operations
Skills
About This Role
Required Qualifications
- Advanced expertise in Customs Operations and Trade Compliance within META / GCC markets.
- Strong knowledge of regional customs regulations, HS classification, valuation, rules of origin, FTAs, and import/export controls.
- Proven ability to develop and execute customs strategies that balance compliance, cost, and operational efficiency.
- Hands on experience with government customs systems, clearance processes, audits, and regulatory escalations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, International Trade, Business, Law, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
- Ability to work cross functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Tax, and external brokers.
- Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience
Desired Characteristics
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills in complex regulatory environments.
- Effective communicator able to translate technical customs requirements into clear business guidance.
- Experience managing customs risk, audits, disputes, and authority engagement.
- Solid project management and process improvement capability.
- Sound judgment, high integrity, and ability to provide technical guidance and informal leadership.
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