Customs Clearance Approval

Description

Job Summary: Coordination and management of logistics operations, customs clearance approval (Visto Bueno) and cargo release, ensuring documentary efficiency and process tracking. Key Responsibilities: 1. Manages customs clearance approval (Visto Bueno) and cargo release. 2. Coordinates with shipping lines and freight forwarders for cargo routing. 3. Controls shipping documentation and demurrage. **PROFILE REQUIREMENTS – POSITION: CUSTOMS CLEARANCE APPROVAL** **Academic Qualifications:** * Technical or university studies in **International Trade, International Business, Administration, Logistics**, or related fields. * Courses or training in **port operations, transport documentation, Bills of Lading (BL), and customs procedures** (preferred). **Work Experience:** * Minimum **1 year** of experience in similar roles related to **customs clearance approval (Visto Bueno), logistics operations, shipping lines, or freight forwarders**. * Experience coordinating with **shipping lines, freight forwarders, warehouses, and clients**. **Technical Knowledge:** * Knowledge of the **Visto Bueno (VB)** and **cargo release** processes. * Proficiency in handling **Bills of Lading (BL)**, endorsements, and shipping documentation. * Understanding of **demurrage**, free days, and cargo routing. * Proficiency in the **SINTAD system**. * Knowledge of billing related to logistics operations. * Proficiency in **corporate email**, **Google Drive**, and office tools (intermediate level). **Competencies and Skills:** * Organization and **tracking of pending orders**. * Ability to perform **documentary analysis and control**. * Effective communication with clients, shipping lines, and internal departments. * Attention to detail and adherence to deadlines. * Ability to work under pressure. * Teamwork and client orientation. **Additional Requirements:** * Availability to comply with **operational working hours**, as required by service needs. * Strong sense of **responsibility, confidentiality, and professional ethics**. * Ability to adapt to internal procedures and company policies. **Position Responsibilities:** * Submits the Visto Bueno (VB) request, prioritizing information established by the relevant department. * Tracks vessels to obtain exact arrival and discharge dates. * Confirms with shipping lines—via email and web platforms—the type of BL and applicable demurrage free days. * Routes cargo according to instructions provided by the client and/or involved department. * Manages dispatch Visto Bueno in accordance with instructions from the responsible department. * Requests corresponding payments for VB, BL issuance, and Gate In (when required by the shipping line for VB) through SINTAD, upon receipt of the payment validation email. * Manages endorsements of Bills of Lading (BL). * Uploads the final memo to the corresponding shared folder after vessel discharge. * Uploads invoices related to requested payments to **Drive**, no later than the day following payment execution. * Prepares **required letters** and manages **invoice amendments**, as applicable. * Manages **warehouse changes** for return of empty containers. * Sends an **email to the SAC executive**, reporting completion of the **Visto Bueno (VB)** and executed cargo routing. * Registers **demurrage days** and VB completion in **SINTAD**. * Verifies and maintains an **updated record of pending orders** awaiting processing. * Maintains a **Drive-based record** of client credentials for various shipping lines—both for VB and cargo routing purposes. This record is shared with the executive; if the client requires support for credential creation, it will be handled accordingly. * Manages VB **releases** with the corresponding freight forwarder. * Revalidates **cargo release** with the shipping line via email. * Requests **demurrage payment**, if necessary, for renewal of the **final memo**. Job Type: Full\-time Pay: S/.1,500\.00 \- S/.2,000\.00 per month Work Location: In person