Summary
International Maritime Industries (IMI) is hiring a Trade Compliance Specialist in Saudi Arabia. The role oversees import and export compliance, customs clearance documentation, customs broker performance, and related contracts. Duties include managing SABER updates and SASO certificates, coordinating import duty exemptions, and working with purchasing, logistics, and finance teams. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3–6 years of related experience, knowledge of Saudi customs requirements, and English proficiency.
The posting
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JOB PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE
The Specialist, Trade Compliance will be responsible to ensure the import/export materials comply with International and Saudi regulations. In addition, the trade compliance will manage the custom clearance contract and monitor the performance of the custom broker.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Adhere to IMI policies and safety standards.
• Study the requirements of importing the materials according to HS code / type of commodity / International and Saudi regulations and update the purchasing team with the same.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all applicable international and Saudi regulations, ensuring that material import requirements remain fully aligned with the latest regulatory requirements and standards.
• Work with the purchasing team to manage the flow of the required documents for custom clearance.
• Receive, verify, and process the custom clearance invoices in the ERP system.
• Manage the custom clearance operation include sending the required documents to custom broker and follow up with the custom broker to ensure on time clearance for the material.
• Manage the KPI for the custom broker and report any failure in custom clearance performance.
• Manage and update the required information in SABER system.
• Arrange to get SASO certificate and process the same in SABER system.
• Manage the import duty exemption include applying in timely manner ensuring granting the duty emption for the import materials prior to materials arrival.
• Coordinate with the logistics team the loading of materials from port/airport by sharing the customer operation plan and keeping the logistics team closely updated with the custom clearance operation.
• Liaise with the finance for timely payment for import materials taxation.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Professional Qualifications (Certifications & Accreditations)
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
• Proven record in managing and handling the custom clearance operation of different types such as container, bulk, break bulk, LCL, sea, air and land.
• Knowledge in Saudi custom system and requirements such as SABER AND SASO.
• Experience in dealing with and managing third party contract.
Requirements
Experience
• Minimum 3 - 6 years of experience in related job’s role.
Languages
• English