Transportation & Customs Agent
Santiago de Queretaro, MX
Job title: Traffic and Customs Clerk
Division/function: Logistics
Business unit / department: Operations
Location (country, province/state/city): EXFO Queretaro, Mexico
EXFO develops smarter network test, monitoring and analytics solutions for the world’s leading telecommunications service providers, network equipment manufacturers and webscale companies—and we love what we do! With over 2,000 employees in more than 25 countries, EXFO is no. 1 worldwide in fiber optic test solutions, has the largest active assurance deployment and delivers unmatched insights into subscriber experience. Our unique blend of intelligent hardware, software and professional services enables our customers’ network transformations related to fiber, 5G and 4G/LTE, virtualization and big data analytics. We’re always looking for top talent to help us lead the way in a thriving industry with boundless opportunities.
Job summary:
Responsible for the import and export of components and our finished product and materials. To ensure all customs requirements are complied with. The shipment of goods should be arranged efficiently at lowest cost.
- Arrange export shipments and ensure the goods arrive to destination on time at least cost
- Keep track of the shipment and arrange forwarder to pick up goods as earlier as possible
- Co-ordinate with Purchasing Department for the receipt of the goods
- Apply to Customs for all necessary licenses and permit for the import of components and equipment
- Coordinate payment of Customs duties and VAT on import as needed.
- Keep record of the import documentation and provide to Accounting Clerk all documents required for arranging outgoing remittance.
- Verify bills from forwarders and arrange payment request to Accounting Clerk
- Keep updated knowledge on import rule and regulations
- Maintain the IMMEX software, keep track of the registered product and material quantity and ensures the company uses it to do import of material and export of our finished goods properly.
- Ensure proper IMMEX software are kept updated. Co-ordinate with warehouse and ensure the record balance match with the system.
- Knowledge of Annex 24 and 31 is a must.
- Other duties as related to traffic and customs may be deemed necessary
What we’re looking for:
Technical skills
- Good knowledge in Customs rules and regulations
- Familiar with SAP is an asset.
Required aptitudes
- initiative, good MS office skills, organized, high attention to detail, a team player, and able to work independently, friendly, and honest.
- good communication skills
Must have:
Pertinent experience:
3 to 4 years of experience in the logistics and customs field would be preferred
Language requirements:
Able to communicate in Spanish (read, write and speak), English is an asset
Education:
College diploma or higher in related field
Any other combination of experience/studies will be considered.