Overview
Customs Agent Jobs in Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica at Frederic Schad
Title: Customs Agent
Company: Frederic Schad
Location: Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica
Functions
- Verify the tariff classification in the customs files.
- Maintain an updated internal clearance log.
- Comply with full customs laws and Local laws prior, during and after clearing process.
- Coordinate with airline/shipping line /supplier/contractor contact to ensure smooth shipment handling and compliance with standard operating procedures/customer requirements.
- Create the customs documentation and publish it on the web server.
- Request payments of duties and other taxes from finance.
- Complete and submit all manifests for shipments.
- Monitor shipment status and update company systems (e.g., Ops log & Cargo Wise) as per business rules.
- Follow up with the shipping company on arrival notices.
- Submit documents for exports
- Follow up with the customs broker to obtain updated information on shipments being cleared.
- Provide support in the physical dispatch of shipments when necessary.
- Delivery of shipments to customers as per standard operating procedures/customer requirements
- Apply for the permits required by customs.
- Vet invoices submitted by customers.
- Assist with Delivery Orders in PCS (Port Community System).
- Detect and report non-conformities to create opportunities to improve in your area.
- Proficiency in preparing Customs Declarations (Imports/Exports)
- Ability to verify tariff classifications with Jamaica Customs
- Strong knowledge of Customs laws, processes, and regulations
- Other relevant operational competencies
Requirements
- Minimum requirement Bachelor
- 1 year of relevant experience in similar positions
- MS Office
- Basic knowledge in AFR- & OFR operations i.e., handling/ documentation/ customs clearance
