About the Company
We are a leading player in the automotive industry, committed to excellence in logistics and customs operations. Our mission is to optimize supply chain processes while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Customs & Logistics Specialist to drive our overseas operations in Saudi Arabia. In this expert-level individual contributor role, you will take ownership of building the local customs framework, optimizing logistics strategies, and ensuring seamless end-to-end supply chain execution for our CBU and KD businesses.
Responsibilities
- Customs Management
- Establish and implement the overseas customs system, aligning with corporate planning and logistics strategy.
- Conduct in-depth research on local customs policies and interpret regulations to resolve complex clearance challenges.
- Coordinate HS code classification and tax determination for CBU (Complete Built-Up) vehicles and KD (Knock-Down) parts to ensure full compliance.
- Analyze tariffs and market access policies to formulate optimal clearance plans and reduce overall costs.
- Drive key customs projects by controlling progress, ensuring implementation, and conducting performance reviews.
- Develop a robust customs risk control system to proactively identify policy risks and prevent compliance issues.
- Logistics Operations
- Oversee overseas warehouse management, strictly implementing FIFO principles to ensure inventory accuracy and balance.
- Formulate local transportation plans; develop, negotiate with, and monitor logistics suppliers throughout the entire transportation process.
- Integrate local logistics resources and coordinate with external service providers to guarantee link stability.
- Establish and track logistics KPIs, continuously optimizing timeliness, safety, and costs to achieve efficiency improvements.
- Provide professional guidance on business processes to enhance the overall operational efficiency of local logistics and customs activities.
- On-site Coordination
- Act as the primary liaison with domestic headquarters, synchronizing data, tracking progress, and handling exceptions to ensure seamless internal and external coordination.
- Execute the full customs clearance process including documentation, declaration, inspection, and tax/fee payments.
- Support the optimization of KD assembly and vehicle distribution logistics, adapting to the evolving needs of overseas factory construction and sales.
- Complete other overseas logistics, customs clearance, and supply chain tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above in International Trade, Logistics, Business Administration, English, or related fields.
- Fluent English is required; proficiency in Arabic is a strong plus.
- Extensive expertise in cross-border automotive logistics, with deep knowledge of CBU export processes and overseas import clearance practices.
- Mastery of international trade terminology (Incoterms), customs declaration processes, HS code classification, and tariff/tax planning.
- Ability to independently handle complex clearance issues.
- Familiarity with customs clearance policies, local logistics market conditions, and localized supply chain operation models in core Middle East and Africa markets.
- Strong capabilities in overseas warehouse management, trunk transportation, and resource integration, with the ability to independently customize and implement logistics solutions.
- Proficient in logistics cost calculation, performance control, and supply chain risk identification/prevention.
Required Skills
- 3+ years of practical experience in international logistics and cross-border customs affairs within the automotive industry.
- Overseas on-site experience is highly preferred.
- Prior experience in automotive overseas projects, complete vehicle exports, or logistics/clearance for overseas factory setup is a significant advantage.
- Experience in coordinating with overseas local teams and third-party logistics (3PL) service providers is preferred.
Preferred Skills
- Willingness to work long-term in Saudi Arabia and adapt to an expatriate lifestyle.
- Meticulous mindset with strong on-site adaptability; capable of efficiently resolving customs bottlenecks and logistics emergencies.
- Strict adherence to compliance standards, strong cost-control awareness, high execution capability, and excellent stress resistance.
- Alignment with the company's overseas development strategy, possessing a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to independently coordinate full-process on-site operations.
- Detail-oriented, patient, and enthusiastic, with excellent communication and collaboration skills to quickly integrate into the team.
Pay range and compensation package
Compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
