Customs & Materials Planner

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Custom Clearance Personnel cum Material Planner is responsible for ensuring the efficient and timely clearance of imported and exported goods through customs while coordinating material planning to meet production schedules and inventory requirements. This role requires a keen understanding of customs regulations, logistics, and supply chain management to optimize the flow of materials and enhance operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customs Clearance:
  • Handle all documentation and coordination for import and export shipments and ensure compliance with all customs regulations and procedures for import and export activities.
  • Prepare and submit necessary documentation to facilitate customs clearance. Classify goods using the correct HS codes and ensure accurate declaration of customs duties and taxes and compliance to Singapore Major Exporter Scheme (MES)
  • Work closely with internal logistics, internal custom clearance functions, freight forwarders and customs brokers to resolve any issues related to the clearance process.
  • Monitor and track shipments to ensure timely delivery and clearance.
  • Maintain accurate records of all customs activities and ensure compliance with audit and regulatory requirements
• Material Planning:

• Develop and implement detailed material plan to support production schedules and inventory requirements.
• Collaborate with procurement and production teams to forecast material needs, ensure materials availability and prevent shortages or excesses.
• Maintain accurate records of material orders, deliveries, and inventory levels.

• Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in customs clearance and material planning, preferably within manufacturing industry. Minimum 3 years of experience working in Customs clearance
• Strong knowledge of customs regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Certification in customs compliance or supply chain management.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.
• Experience in continuous improvement and familiarity with Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory concepts are added advantage.