AddressWith more than 30 years in the industry, Summit Global Logistics is a growing player in the international logistics market. We provide complete logistics solutions to our customers, including Freight Forwarding, Customs, Transport and Warehousing.
With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Shanghai & Guangzhou, Summit’s global presence has underpinned strong growth. We are currently seeking a committed and talented Customs Manager to join and lead a small brokerage team in our company.
Duties and Responsibilities
As the Customs Manager, your primary responsibilities will be -
- Managing the Customs Team and championing the department by example;
- Assisting with compliance such as Customs Bond Store, Agriculture Depot and others that we are a part of and may be a part of in the future;
- Overseeing Customs Department’s performance KPIs and assisting in developing and implementing best and most efficient working practices inside the department, such as Workflows and a paperless environment;
- Consulting with clients and understanding their businesses to assist in smoother clearance and duty minimization;
- Tariff consultancy, finding legally sound and optimal duty outlay for clients and agents;
Qualifications required
- Minimum 5-year experience in Australia in a customs brokerage role;
- Experience in using EDI CargoWise preferred.
- Sound working knowledge of Australian Customs Law and procedures including classification, valuation, origin and preference and Free Trade Agreements.
- Sound working knowledge of Department of Agriculture (Quarantine) Regulations and procedures.
If you have the above skills and are interested in applying for this position, we look forward to hearing from you!
