Clearance Specialist

Group overview

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers, and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

Alfanar is involved in:

Electrical, electromechanical and civil engineering construction

Manufacturing and marketing electrical construction products

Allied engineering services

Our main divisions:

Alfanar Electric

Alfanar Construction

Alfanar Building Systems

Alfanar Electric

Alfanar Electric is the industrial arm of Alfanar, manufacturing a variety of low, medium and high voltage electrical construction products.

Alfanar Electric operates industries in:

Riyadh and Jubail, Saudi Arabia

Dubai, UAE

London, UK

Alfanar has a development and engineering center in Chennai, India.

Industrial complex, Riyadh

The center of Alfanar’s industrial activities is Alfanar Industrial Complex situated in the Third Industrial Zone on Al-Kharj Road, Riyadh.

Spread across 700,000 square meters, the complex houses Alfanar’s facilities.

The complex has a comprehensive infrastructure including a data and communication center as well as a commercial zone.

Job purpose

To carry out customs clearance activities for import and export shipments in compliance with regulations and company requirements. The role ensures accurate documentation, smooth coordination with stakeholders, and timely clearance to support operational needs.

Key accountability areas

Customs clearance execution

Process import and export documentation in accordance with customs regulations and internal requirements.

Submit clearance applications to the relevant authorities and follow up on approval status.

Verify HS codes, tariff classifications, and duty calculations for accuracy.

Shipment coordination

Communicate with freight forwarders, shipping lines, and customs brokers to support timely shipment clearance and delivery.

Coordinate with internal teams to provide shipment status updates and resolve clearance issues.

Monitor inbound and outbound shipment schedules to meet operational timelines.

Regulatory compliance

Follow applicable customs laws, trade regulations, and company policies in all clearance activities.

Keep updated on changes to customs rules, tariffs, and trade agreements.

Support audits and inspections conducted by customs or other regulatory bodies.

Documentation and record management

Prepare and maintain shipment and clearance documents such as invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and permits.

Archive clearance records for reference and compliance.

Issue resolution

Address clearance-related delays or discrepancies in coordination with suppliers, carriers, and authorities.

Escalate complex issues to the Section Manager or Manager for further action.

Reporting

Record and report clearance-related data such as lead times, costs, and delay occurrences.

Suggest ideas for improving clearance efficiency and cost reduction.

Role accountability

HR proficiency:

Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.

Delivery:

Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.

Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.

Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-solving:

Solve any related problems that arise and escalate any complex operational issues.

Quality:

Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business process improvements:

Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

Comply with related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, safety, and environment:

Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products and services.

Academic qualification

Bachelor degree in Business Administration or any relevant field

Work experience

2 to 4 years

Technical / functional competencies

Logistics analysis logistics networks