Core Responsibilities
Customs Compliance Management
- Own FFME's customs compliance framework.
- Ensure import and export declarations are compliant with UAE and local country regulations.
- Review HS code classifications, customs valuation methodologies, and country of origin determinations.
- Establish and maintain customs SOPs.
- Coordinate customs audits and investigations.
- Manage relationships with customs authorities when required.
- Monitor regulatory changes impacting FFME operations.
Trade Compliance & Export Control
- Develop and implement Trade Compliance Programs.
- Ensure compliance with:
- Export Control Regulations
- Sanctions Requirements
- Restricted Party Screening
- Technology Transfer Controls
- Embargo Restrictions
- Conduct compliance reviews before sensitive exports.
- Support Legal and Compliance teams on trade-related matters.
- Lead employee training on trade compliance requirements.
Customs Broker Governance
- Manage and supervise customs brokers.
- Establish broker performance KPIs.
- Conduct periodic broker audits.
- Review customs declarations submitted by brokers.
- Ensure proper record retention and documentation.
- Negotiate and manage broker service agreements.
Inventory & Customs Reconciliation
- Establish customs-to-inventory reconciliation processes.
- Ensure alignment between ERP records, warehouse records, and customs declarations.
- Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Improve transaction traceability across the supply chain.
- Establish monthly and quarterly reconciliation controls.
Logistics Governance
- Define logistics governance standards across FFME.
- Manage logistics service providers and freight forwarders.
- Establish transportation compliance requirements.
- Monitor logistics KPIs including:
- On-Time Delivery
- Customs Clearance Lead Time
- Freight Cost Efficiency
- Inventory Accuracy
- Customs Compliance Rate
- Ensure logistics activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
6. Process Improvement & Digitalization
- Design and implement logistics control processes within Microsoft Dynamics 365 and related systems.
- Partner with IT and business teams on automation initiatives.
- Improve visibility and monitoring of:
- Inventory movement
- Customs entries
- Shipment status
- Broker performance
- Develop dashboards and compliance reporting tools.
7. Risk Management & Governance
- Conduct periodic Trade Compliance Health Checks.
- Identify operational, financial, customs, and regulatory risks.
- Develop mitigation plans.
- Support Internal Audit, External Audit, and Compliance reviews.
- Establish governance mechanisms to prevent recurrence of compliance issues.
Competency Requirements
Technical Competencies
- Customs Regulations
- Import / Export Operations
- Trade Compliance
- Export Controls
- Sanctions Management
- Inventory Controls
- Logistics Governance
- Broker Management
- Internal Controls
- Risk Management
Behavioral Competencies
- Stakeholder Management
- Vendor Management
- Project Management
- Change Management
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, International Trade or related field
- 8-15 Years of experience in International logistics, customs Clearance, Trade Compliance, Import & Export operations & Supply Chain Governance
- Strong understanding of GCC/Middle East business environments.
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