Customs Operation Intern
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- Ensure efficient and timely processing of incoming documents and certificates required for import and export customs clearance processes, covering all customs declaration systems used as well as countries with manual processing.
- Ensure that customs-related documents are provided on time to guarantee timely release of imports and exports.
- Ensure that documents are correctly and timely registered, distributed, and filed/archived in accordance with the requirements of the assigned countries or regions and the company for imports and exports. This includes the issuance, registration, and maintenance of Certificates of Origin, Free Trade Agreement (FTA) documents, Exporter Certificates, licenses, certifications, etc.
- Prepare customs clearance document packages according to work guidelines and verify data used for customs declarations.
- Proactively identify missing documents and certificates before cargo arrival and customs clearance, ensure missing documents and certificates are completed, or proactively manage the claims process with suppliers when certificates cannot be obtained.
- Proactively investigate and analyze errors, risks, and control measures related to document and certificate processing and registration, ensuring timely resolution when compliance or operational standards are not met.
- File and archive documents according to approved record retention protocols and procedures applicable to the assigned countries. Since the preferred method of record keeping and archiving is electronic, scanning is required.
- Improve continuous awareness of document and certificate requirements in customs operation processes and propose process improvement suggestions to the manager based on this awareness.
- Support assigned countries during internal and external audits.
- Ensure and maintain proficiency in the document and certificate requirements of assigned countries, as well as proficiency in the systems used by customs organizations in customs, operations, and compliance.
- Bachelor's degree or above, International Trade or International Business majors preferred
- Available to work 4-5 days per week
- Internship period of no less than 4 months
- Familiar with office software such as excel, outlook, etc., with a good foundation in English