Import Clearance Manager-FMCG

4 weeks ago


Dubai, United Arab Emirates Careers International Full time

The Import Clearance Manager plays a pivotal role in managing the importation process of goods for a FastMoving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company. This position involves overseeing customs clearance procedures ensuring compliance with import regulations and requirements and coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners to facilitate the timely and efficient clearance of imported goods. The Import Clearance Manager is responsible for navigating import laws tariffs and documentation to minimize delays and ensure smooth import operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Customs Clearance Management:

    • Oversee the customs clearance process for imported goods including preparation and submission of customs declarations import documentation and clearance paperwork.
    • Ensure compliance with import regulations tariffs duties and tax requirements imposed by customs authorities and government agencies.
    • Coordinate with customs brokers freight forwarders and other thirdparty service providers to expedite customs clearance and resolve any issues or discrepancies that may arise.
  2. Import Compliance and Regulatory Affairs:

    • Stay informed about import laws regulations and trade policies monitoring changes and updates that may impact import clearance procedures.
    • Interpret import regulations and advise internal stakeholders on compliance requirements documentation standards and import restrictions for specific product categories.
    • Develop and implement import compliance programs policies and procedures to mitigate risks and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
  3. Vendor and Supplier Management:

    • Liaise with overseas suppliers vendors and manufacturers to obtain required import documentation including commercial invoices packing lists and certificates of origin.
    • Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and vendors ensuring alignment with import clearance processes and requirements.
    • Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to optimize import logistics reduce lead times and improve import cost efficiency.
  4. Risk Management and Trade Compliance:

    • Identify and assess importrelated risks such as customs delays compliance issues and duty liabilities developing strategies and controls to mitigate risks effectively.
    • Conduct periodic audits and assessments of import clearance processes documentation and controls to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
    • Provide training and guidance to internal teams on import compliance practices tariff classification valuation methods and trade documentation requirements.
  5. Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

    • Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to import clearance such as clearance times duty costs and compliance rates.
    • Generate regular reports and metrics on import clearance activities highlighting trends issues and areas for improvement.
    • Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to reconcile importrelated costs duties and taxes for accurate financial reporting and budgeting.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelors degree in international trade supply chain management business administration or a related field; additional certification in import/export management is advantageous.
  • Proven experience in import clearance customs brokerage or trade compliance roles preferably in the FMCG industry or a related sector.
  • Strong knowledge of import regulations customs procedures and trade compliance requirements with experience dealing with customs authorities and government agencies.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.


-Bachelor\'s degree in international trade, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field; additional certification in import/export management is advantageous. -Proven experience in import clearance, customs brokerage, or trade compliance roles, preferably in the FMCG industry or a related sector. -Strong knowledge of import regulations, customs procedures, and trade compliance requirements, with experience dealing with customs authorities and government agencies. -Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

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