Handling of Import shipments
- Manage inbound transportation of merchandising shipments to ensure smooth end-to-end delivery
- Handle issues related to bonded transportation, missing/damaged cartons and offloaded shipment
- Proceed missing/damage claim to airlines, 3PL or forwarding company if necessary
- Submit CITES/ WILD permit for restricted products and follow up with ETA
- Conduct special consumption tax exemption
- Proceed ATA Carnet issurance and oversee export process accordingly
Import Entry Management
- Ensure full regulatory compliance across import shipment in accordance to split rule
- Understand updated trade rules and ensure correct classification (HS code)
- Apply FTA preferential rate and review documentation in preparation for a customs audit
- Verify duty & VAT savings on monthly basis
- Regularly perform risk assessments for import customs clearance with import broker
Vendor/ Transaction Management
- Review inbound processes and identify opportunities to improve leadtime
- Monitor in-transit orders and liase with HQ to ensure all orders are excuted
- Monitor customs broker performance and ensure service quality and entry accuracy
Monthly Closing
- Duty & VAT and vendor payment on monthly basis
- Bi-weekly intercompany payment
- Monthly duty & VAT assessment by category level
