Shipping and Clearance Officer

About the role

Daher Foods is seeking a Shipping and Clearance Officer to manage all import and export logistics, customs clearance, and shipping documentation. The role ensures timely, compliant, and cost‑effective movement of goods while coordinating with freight forwarders, customs authorities, and internal teams.

Key responsibilities

• Manage shipping, customs clearance, and logistics activities for imported and exported goods.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, transporters, shipping lines, and clearing agents to ensure smooth execution.
• Prepare, review, and verify invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, insurance documents, and other permits.
• Track shipments from origin to destination, ensuring timely clearance and delivery.
• Resolve shipment delays, clearance issues, and documentation discrepancies.
• Handle claims for damaged, short, or lost shipments and follow up with insurers or logistics partners.
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, duties, taxes, and logistics documents.
• Monitor and recommend improvements to shipping costs, routes, and clearance procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in shipping, logistics, or customs clearance, preferably in FMCG or industrial environments.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations and customs procedures.
• Understanding of Incoterms and international shipping documentation.
• Proficiency with logistics tracking systems.
• Experience using ERP platforms.
• Advanced MS Office skills.