Customs Supervisor / Manager

Location: Auckland
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Import/Export & Customs
Reference: BBBH1122_1608165002
Job Published: December 17, 2020

The company: A well established New Zealand owned International Freight Forwarding company who are very successful in there own right. Providing excellent service offerings to there clients across the entire supply chain.

The role: We are seeking an experienced Customs Supervisor to support and manage a team of 7 customs brokers and 2 compilers.

Duties & responsibilities:

  • Oversee the day to day customs team functions
  • Supervise and support the customs team ensuring work flow and productivity is maintained.
  • Maintain and enhance current SOP's as required
  • Conduct monthly team meetings
  • Prepare customs entries, classify commodities and concessions where applicable
  • Liaise and comply with NZ Customs, MPI, NZFSA, NZTA regulations
  • Liaise directly with clients and internal parties

Skills & experience

  • Minimum 3 years proven experience supervising customs operations.
  • Have a current NZ Customs declaration code and pin number.
  • Have knowledge of NZ Customs and MPI regulations and procedures
  • Sound international freight forwarding experience
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • The ability to mentor a team and provide a positive environment.
  • Experience using Cargowise preferred but not essential.

If you have the experience, this is a great time to start the new year with a bang. This is a hands on role which offers variety and leadership. There is also an opportunity to progress through to Customs Manager. If you are Interested? apply on line to Rosalee Fitisemanu