Job Scope:
To lead and manage all import and customs clearance activities, ensuring full compliance with Egyptian customs regulations while maintaining speed, accuracy, and cost efficiency in the clearance of goods particularly within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Customs Operations Management
- Lead and supervise daily import and customs clearance operations.
- Oversee the preparation and submission of customs declarations and import documentation.
- Ensure full compliance with Egyptian Customs regulations, NFSA requirements, and Nafeza/ACID procedures.
- Monitor shipment clearance timelines to ensure release within free time and avoid demurrage or storage penalties.
- Manage customs duties, taxes, drawback processes, and refund cycles.
2. Compliance & Risk Control
- Ensure accurate HS Code classification according to Egyptian Customs Tariff regulations.
- Review and validate shipping documents to prevent compliance risks and documentation errors.
- Resolve customs disputes related to valuation, classification, or documentation discrepancies.
- Maintain strong relationships with customs brokers, authorities, NFSA, and Nafeza.
- Ensure avoidance of fines, penalties, and operational delays due to regulatory non-compliance.
3. Process Optimization & Performance Monitoring
- Analyze customs data to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
- Standardize documentation workflows and customs clearance procedures.
- Implement and optimize digital platforms such as Nafeza and CargoX.
- Track KPIs related to clearance lead time, compliance accuracy, and cost control.
- Support digital transformation initiatives within logistics and supply chain operations.
4. Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Lead, coach, and develop the Customs & Import team.
- Conduct performance evaluations and support team development in coordination with HR.
- Collaborate with Logistics, Warehouse, Finance, Procurement, and Quality teams to ensure smooth operations.
- Provide internal guidance on customs regulations and trade compliance requirements.
- Ensure effective communication between internal stakeholders and external authorities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in Import & Customs Clearance.
- Proven experience in a supervisory or Team Lead role.
- Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Egyptian customs regulations and trade compliance frameworks.
Technical Skills:
- Solid understanding of Egyptian Customs Tariff and HS Codes (food ingredients preferred).
- Hands-on experience with Nafeza, CargoX, and ACID systems.
- SAP experience is a must.
- Strong reporting and analytical skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
Core Competencies:
- Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic.
- Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
- High level of accountability and ownership.
- Strong attention to detail and compliance orientation.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Work Conditions:
Location: 6th of October City 4th Industrial Zone
Working Days: Sunday to Thursday
Working Hours: 08:00 AM 04:00 PM
Why Join
This is an opportunity to grow your leadership career within our client, a globally recognized organization that values innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. You will play a critical role in ensuring seamless international trade operations at the 6th of October site while working within a structured, high-performance manufacturing environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package
- End of Year Bonus
- Transportation provided
- Family Medical Insurance
- Career development within a global organization
- Exposure to international best practices in supply chain and compliance
