Customs Specialist

Description

Job Summary: Support the administration of customs and trade compliance activities to facilitate cargo documentation clearance through customs authorities, optimizing service delivery. Key Highlights: 1. Part of an international and diverse network of colleagues 2. Continuous learning opportunities 3. Collaborate in a dynamic and global environment About Hillebrand Gori: a DHL Global Forwarding company. Hillebrand Gori is a leader in beer, wine, and spirits logistics, with a legacy dating back to 1844, and has been part of the DHL Group since March 2022\. Specializing in the transportation and handling of delicate products—from individual bottles to large volumes—our reputation is built on expertise, passion, and deep knowledge of the unique requirements of these sensitive goods. If you are passionate about logistics and customer service, and wish to join a world-leading provider of beverage logistics solutions, you are in the right place. **Customs Specialist** This position’s purpose is to support the administration of customs and trade compliance activities to facilitate cargo documentation clearance through relevant customs authorities, aligned with business strategy and objectives, corporate guidelines, and policies. **Key Responsibilities:*** Support execution of customs and trade compliance processes and activities to optimize service delivery and cost performance in customs clearance. * Provide administrative support for import/export documentation, including receipt, reconciliation, consolidation, and summarization of documents and information. * Perform data entry activities, input data into the customs operating system, and configure master data for transactions. * Conduct pre-submission document reviews, update documentation and standard operating procedures, and support documentation archiving processes. * Execute customs declaration submissions and post-declaration work/transactions. * Update and maintain customer parts lists. * Track performance targets, update shipment information and physical status. * Investigate tariff-, tax-, and billing-related issues or discrepancies raised by internal and external customers. * Conduct best-practice and quality audits to ensure compliance with quality, accuracy, and timeliness standards for activities. * Achieve compliance with established regulations and ensure proper use of customs processes and policies. * Resolve recurring delivery issues according to defined processes, systems, and methods. * Obtain permits, licenses, and certificates required for customs clearance and general customs procedures. * Advise customers on legal matters (e.g., regulatory compliance for international trade: shipments to sanctioned countries) and customs-related topics. * Liaise with customs authorities. **You Bring the Following Qualifications and Skills:*** Customs experience preferred * Excellent Spanish language skills and intermediate English proficiency. Additional languages are an advantage. * Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and precision. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. **You’ll Enjoy Many Rewards:*** Competitive salary and free access to learning opportunities. * Fresh fruit and on-site massages. * Sanitas health insurance. * Two days of remote work per week plus two additional days per month. * Discounted company stock purchase. * Part of an international and diverse network of colleagues. * Much more...