Job Description:
The Import - Export Specialist is responsible for providing import/export process efficiency. The Import - Export Specialist works with logistics services providers to ensure that the movement of goods in and out is done in compliance with customs regulations while aiming to improve on-time delivery of goods to Product Lines.
Successful Position holders are excellent communicators, enjoy solving problems, and work well both independently and in a team.
Roles and Responsibilities:
These responsibilities are activities that correspond to the metro stops and key processes.
- Obtain TCC License
- Manage TCC License Requirements
- Manage Import/ Export Licensing Requirements
- Obtain Import/Export License
- Maintain Customs Records
- Review Export Shipment Request
- Manage Customs Reconciliation
- Perform Export Clearance
- Review Import Shipment
- Perform Import Clearance
- Request Duties Avoidance Or Refund
- Obtain FTA Certificate
Additional Responsibilities:
- Analyze import and export documentation for incoming and outgoing shipments and ensure accuracy of documentation and verify compliance standard.
- Update import and export systems as needed or locally defined in the assigned country, including data and document storage where necessary.
- Analyze customs duty exemptions and free trade agreements to reduce cost of imports and exports.
- Be responsible and accountable for performance factors related to service level agreements in the country.
- Manage daily customs broker operations and ensure performance is monitored, targeting lead time and cost reductions.
- Liaise with customs and local authorities for daily operational issues.
- Be responsible and accountable for ensuring all import and export duty tariff codes are correctly applied to incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Comply with customs requirements and manage customs duty costs to a minimal exposure; regularly conduct regulatory self-audits for compliance to the latest customs regulations; keep customs documents in proper filing, maintenance and retention systems.
- Manage daily customs and trade compliance issues and reports as per compliance standard.
- Act as a customs knowledge holder for local organizations in the country.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in the related field or in Economics, Marketing, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or equivalent discipline.
- Proven experience in Azerbaijan’s import/export operations.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and general computer skills.
- Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Quick learner with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle overtime when required.
- Eagerness to learn across multiple areas.
- Fluency in Azerbaijani; English at Upper-Intermediate level (preferred).
- Knowledge of Russian is an advantage.
Interested candidates are invited to send their CVs to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button.
Ensure your CV is in PDF format and the file name follows the format: "Full_Name". Additionally, include the position title – “Import - Export Specialist” in your email subject line. Only candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted.
We look forward to receiving your application!