Customs agent - Declarant en Douane

At CEVA, we believe that logistics is a people business, that’s why we create an environment of trust and team spirit - we encourage initiative and we empower our talent to grow in their careers.  We are supply chain experts and live and breathe it every day. We offer a broad range of services in Contract Logistics, Air, Ocean and Ground management thanks to our 78,000 employees, operating in more than 160 countries. At CEVA, we are passionate about our work and the value we deliver to our customers and as a company, we are growing at a fast pace - do you Dare to Grow with us?  

YOUR ROLE

The Customs Declarant is responsible for sending or transiting goods on behalf of a company or an individual by regularizing customs clearance documents. They handle both the export and import of goods. Acting as a true bridge between the client and the customs authorities, the customs declarant ensures that everything is compliant at the time the goods cross the border.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Ensure the collection and verification of all documentation required for customs procedures;
• Prepare customs clearance files and verify their compliance with international transit regulations;
• Represent the client and declare goods to the public customs authority;
• Verify exported or imported goods;
• Observe and carry out controls during customs procedures;
• Provide basic analyses, interpretations, and advice to clients;
• Comply with commitments made (deadlines and due dates);
• Monitor operations (efficient management of ledgers, etc.);
• Create tracking reports for suspensive regimes in coordination with the dedicated unit;
• Control the settlement and extension of suspensive regimes;
• Verify exemption declarations;
• Follow up with clients;
• Obtain customs release authorizations (“main levée”);
• Produce weekly activity reports for the line manager;
• Immediately inform the line manager of any risk situation;
• Ensure continuous training and skills development aligned with the working environment;
• Strictly comply with processes and hierarchical lines.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

QUALIFICATIONS:

BAC+2 in Transport and Logistics.

EXPERIENCE:

2 and 3 years in Transit and Logistics

SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Excellent knowledge of customs clearance procedures as well as customs legislation and techniques;
• Thorough understanding of customs law, tax procedures, and international business law;
• Strong organizational and management skills;
• High level of rigor in preparing customs documentation;
• Excellent command of office and IT tools;
• Ability to handle deadline-related stress;
• English

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

 With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

As a global organization, and as part of the CMA CGM Group, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, behaviors and local knowledge of our customers, we can succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation. 

Please note:  Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.