CUSTOMS TECHNICAL MANAGER

Description

Position Summary: We are seeking a Customs Technical Manager to lead the technical and operational management of customs clearance, ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to quality, compliance, and internal control standards. Key Highlights: 1. Lead technical and operational management of the customs clearance process. 2. Supervise the preparation and submission of customs declarations. 3. Provide technical customs advisory services to clients and internal departments. We are seeking a Customs Technical Manager to lead the technical and operational management of the customs clearance process, ensuring compliance with current customs regulations and the organization’s quality, compliance, and internal control standards. The position will be responsible for supervising the accurate preparation, validation, and submission of customs declarations (DAM), managing dispatch regularization, coordinating with SUNAT, and leading the technical team composed of reviewers and liquidators, thereby guaranteeing efficient and secure service for our clients. Key Responsibilities Supervise the preparation, review, and submission of customs declarations in accordance with current legislation. Provide technical customs advisory services to clients and internal departments. Coordinate with SUNAT regarding dispatch processing, observations, physical inspections, and other requirements. Manage files related to corrections, refunds, and other customs procedures. Supervise and distribute workload among the team of reviewers and liquidators. Ensure timely regularization of declarations within established deadlines. Guarantee compliance with compliance policies, risk management, and internal control frameworks. Monitor management indicators (KPIs) and promote continuous process improvement. Train the team on updates to customs regulations. Manage departmental resources and foster a positive work environment. AGUNSA PERU is a subsidiary of the AGUNSA Group, a leading company in port and airport services across South America. It commenced operations in Peru in 1995, delivering logistics services to importers, exporters, and international trade operators through one of the most modern customs complexes in the southern Pacific, designed for integrated handling of air, maritime, and land cargo. AGUNSA PERU serves clients across a wide range of industries, designing and implementing comprehensive logistics solutions for both their local and international businesses—leveraging the expertise it has accumulated over time to serve its clients today. More than a logistics service provider, AGUNSA PERU is a strategic business partner that shares with its clients the responsibility for building success. AGUNSA PERU’s operations involve handling over 300 vessels annually, more than 30,000 containers, and approximately 50,000 tons of general cargo. Its client portfolio includes major shipping lines and NVOCCs, as well as numerous importers and exporters. A team of professionals specialized in terminal operations, container depots, transportation and distribution, driven by the challenge of adding value to clients’ business management and meeting stringent quality requirements, continuously seeks the best logistics solutions for its clients. Requirements University or technical degree in International Trade, International Business, Law, Administration, or related fields. Possession of the Auxiliary Customs Agent or Customs Legal Representative certification is desirable. Minimum five years of experience in similar roles within customs agencies, including leadership of technical teams. Solid knowledge of customs legislation, tariff classification, customs regimes, and special operations. Proficiency in ASCINSA systems and Microsoft Office. Intermediate-level knowledge of SAP or SAP Business One, Power BI, and Excel is desirable. Intermediate English proficiency (desirable). Leadership and team development skills. Strategic thinking. Collaborative work. Stakeholder management. Analytical ability and organizational skills. Effective communication. Adaptability and results orientation. Benefits Formal payroll registration from day one, including all statutory benefits. Market-competitive remuneration. Excellent work environment.