Deputy Customs Manager

Vakansiya haqqında

Location: Crescent Bay Business Centre, Azerbaijan

Department: Customs

Working Hours: 09:00–18:00

Reporting To: Customs Manager

LV Logistics is seeking a Deputy Customs Manager to join our

team in Azerbaijan.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure

compliance with the customs legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan,

applicable international regulations, and LV internal policies and

procedures.

• Support

the Customs Manager in managing daily customs operations and ensuring the

smooth and efficient functioning of the Customs Department.

• Handling

the process of obtaining Duty Exemption certificates and Equipment list

for subcontractors of operating companies

• Handling

temporary import and export shipments, monitoring and further

prolongation.

• Intervene

if any customs related issues and handle directly with customs authorities

• Conduct

internal compliance checks and participate in customs audits to identify

potential risks, discrepancies, and areas for improvement.

• Support

the implementation and continuous improvement of departmental procedures,

workflows, and operational standards.

• Provide

guidance and operational support to customs declarants and other team

members regarding customs regulations, documentation requirements, and

clearance procedures.

• Monitor

the team's workload, productivity, service quality, and compliance with

established KPIs, reporting any significant deviations to the Customs

Manager.

• Assist

in identifying opportunities to optimize customs duties through the

correct application of customs regimes and procedures, in compliance with

applicable legislation.

• Ensure

timely completion of customs formalities and related activities,

maintaining effective operational and financial controls to minimize

errors, delays, and penalties.

• Coordinate

with transportation, warehouse, operations, and other relevant departments

to ensure efficient cargo clearance and timely delivery.

• Communicate

with customs authorities, clients, and other relevant stakeholders to

resolve customs-related queries and operational issues.

• Perform

other duties related to customs operations and departmental management as

assigned by the Customs Manager.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor

degree in Customs, Logistics or International Relationship.

• Preference

for Master Degree.

• Minimum

7 years experience in Logistics,3 of them should be in Customs related

department.

• Strong

knowledge of the Customs Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan and applicable

customs regulations.

• Good

understanding of international trade, Incoterms, customs procedures,

compliance requirements, and import/export documentation.

• Ability

to review customs declarations and supporting documentation and identify

discrepancies or compliance risks.

• Ability

to coordinate daily operations, prioritize workloads, and support the

achievement of departmental KPIs.

• Strong

analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability

to develop, document, and improve operational processes and procedures.

• Proficiency

in Azerbaijani, Russian, and English.

• Excellent

communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with

customs authorities, clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

We Offer

• Competitive

salary

• Medical

insurance