Customs Trade Compliance Specialist, Logistics

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In automotive production, water treatment plants or chemical systems - around the world, electronic sensors and automation components by Pepperl+Fuchs guarantee smooth and safe operations. We know that dedicated and highly motivated employees are crucial to our success. As we want to continue growing, we hope to find, as soon as possible, for the following position in our subsidiary in Singapore:

Role Purpose:

• The position holder’s objective is to make sure that physical deliveries happen in a timely & complaint (customs compliance & trade compliance) manner
• Independently implement all work pertaining to customs and with any other relevant government bodies, taking into account the trade and customs regulations

Major Responsibilities:

1. COO (Country of origin) Handling
   • Letter of COO confirmation to customers
   • Monthly checking COO for newly created items
   • Investigate & feedback on inquiry about COO findings
   • Liaising with Chamber of commerce (SCCCI). Yearly renewal of manufacturing license
2. HS Code Classification
   • Adhoc user request to classify HS code for non inventorised items meant for immediate deliveries
   • HS code classification for new products being created
   • Review global alignment on HS code [ among different P+F sites]
3. Licenses & Permits
   • Apply SIRIM permits for telecommunication/ radio frequency products. Shipments outbound to Malaysia
   • Apply CNB export permits for controlled items falling under CNB scope
   • Apply SCDF import permits for controlled items falling under SCDF scope
   • Apply IMDA licensing (new application, renewal, dealer license, experimental license)
   • Renewal of STP. Ability to liaise with multiple departments (within P+F) and Singapore customs to consolidate the requirements as stated in assessment checklist
   • Renewal of KCR license
4. Other Tasks/ Reports
   • Liaise with import/ export declaring agent. Investigate/ lend guidance on issues arising at import/ export clearance
   • Compliance check for product/ machine transfer [inbound or outbound]. Submission of yearly reports to NEA (RSA report)
   • Submission of monthly reports to Singstat
   • Responsible for system updates in ERP relating to the necessary scope of work
   • Advise on DG battery, LASER, or other controlled goods relating shipments
5. Projects & Improvement Actions Participate in regional or global projects related to trade or customs compliance [like successful implementation of preferential agreements among intercompany shipments]

Requirements:

• Degree in Logistics or comparable field of study
• At least 5 years of relevant experience working with trade & customs compliance related roles
• Prior experience of working closely with Singapore customs, dealing with Singapore government bodies (CNB, SCDF, NEA…)
• Prior experience in dealing with Vietnam, Indonesia customs will be preferable
• Prior knowledge and experience in import/ export clearance (customs). Sound knowledge on incoterms is a must
• Good command on customs tariff classification/ knowledge. [Preferably chapters 84, 85, 90]
• Extensive knowledge on origin of goods and preferential calculations
• Good knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, outlook, access)

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Then we would like to meet you. Please send your application online and we look forward to your application!