For DP World Logistics Egypt - Freight Forwarding
Job Purpose: Oversee the entire journey of the shipped goods, ensuring they reach their destination efficiently and compliantly.
Key Accountabilities:
Customs Clearances Process all import/export documents like bills of lading, commercial invoices, and customs forms. Collaborate with customs authorities to manage queries, resolve holds, and facilitate timely release of cargo. Confirm correct classification of shipments (HS codes), tariff application, and duties calculation. Ensure accuracy and completeness to avoid delays. Make sure shipments comply with ever-changing trade regulations and specific customs requirements of the destination country. Liaise with customs authorities to answer questions, address issues, and facilitate the smooth clearance of goods. Investigate and resolve any customs hold-ups that may arise due to missing paperwork, discrepancies, or restricted items.
Transportation:Coordinate the entire shipment journey, from booking cargo space on planes, ships, or trucks to final delivery at the destination. Negotiation rates with vendors, and trucking companies, considering factors like cost, efficiency, and the client's specific needs. Arrange inland transportation (pick-up and delivery) at both the origin and destination points,Ensure the goods get to and from Customer’s premises. Track shipments throughout their journey and keep clients informed about the status of their goods.
Overall Management:Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients, suppliers, carriers, and internal teams to ensure everyone is on the same page. Ensure adherence to company policies and safety regulations throughout the entire process. Look for ways to continuously improve the freight forwarding process to save time and money for the company and its clients. Provide clients with accurate quotes that consider all potential costs to avoid any surprises later.
Qualification, Experience & Skills Bachelor’s degree5:7 years working experience in the same field (Clearance, and freight forwarding) Strong knowledge in Freight Forwarding Activities, Regularity compliance, Customs Regulations and Procedures. V. Good English Language skills V. Good Communication Skills Able to manage clients V. Good in Microsoft Office Programs: Excel, Word, Outlook V. Good Customer services skills. V. good Negotiation and persuasion skills Able to work with different internal and external teams and track multiple processes. Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Able to cope with high work pressure.