Kuwait Job Openings
DHL
Clearance Support Agent
Kuwait City
FULL TIME
August 18, 2024
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DHL Express has an opening for a Clearance Support Agent in Kuwait. In this Clearance Support Agent position the jobholder is responsible to ensure that all documents and formalities are completed promptly and accurately with the Kuwait Customs Authority to ensure that all dutiable shipments leave and enter the country without any delay. The job holder is also required to answer any customer inquiries both over the phone and across the counter, ensure that collection and deliveries of shipments are processed as per network standards and provide a competent, courteous, efficient and proactive point of contact for customers both internal and external.
QUALIFICATIONS & KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
DHL Express has an opening for a Clearance Support Agent in Kuwait. In this Clearance Support Agent position the jobholder is responsible to ensure that all documents and formalities are completed promptly and accurately with the Kuwait Customs Authority to ensure that all dutiable shipments leave and enter the country without any delay. The job holder is also required to answer any customer inquiries both over the phone and across the counter, ensure that collection and deliveries of shipments are processed as per network standards and provide a competent, courteous, efficient and proactive point of contact for customers both internal and external.
YOUR TASKS:
- Provide a high level of customer service and professionalism taking into account the consideration that all DHL customers have an express requirement and are looking for instant and immediate action.
- Follow customer service procedures as outlined in the manual to comply with the ISO procedures and safe working practices.
- Ensure that all Export and Entry bills as required by customs Authorities are completed and submitted as per standards set to ensure that we adhere to the procedures and time deadlines stipulated. Any urgent request for this paperwork if required before the deadline has to be actioned accordingly.
- Respond to any queries relating to customs both from internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner to ensure shipments are processed to achieve optimum clearance times.
- Handle customer's objections in a professional manner to maintain the customer's faith in DHL.
- Gather and make available to all Customer interface staff (Sales, CS, Operations, Customer Accounting) the most up to date customs information & procedures (where applicable) through the most appropriate channels (e.g. Intranet, Newsletters and email circulars).
- Gather and analyse information in order to recommend preventative measures to avoid recurrence of problems with customs to ensure timely clearance of shipments.
- Identify and run all new procedures related to customs duty and ensure Customer Interface staff is constantly up to date with these procedures.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of all departments, DHL network, products and services so that customers are provided accurate information on pricing, transit times, clearance delays, custom paperwork requirements, packing, accounting and sales queries with confidence at all times.
- Maintain an excellent working relationship with the customs authorities to ensure that all shipments are processed, subject to complete paper work in the shortest possible time thereby leading to customer delight.
- Submit a monthly report to the Gateway Supervisor on the status of the documentation to be submitted to indicate any backlogs so that corrective action can be taken to resolve them.
- Highlight opportunities and suggest solutions to improve DHL’s procedures, technology and service so that DHL can provide continuously universally high level of service to all customers.
- Work effectively both individually and as part of a team to achieve both individual and department goals and objectives and strive consistently to promote a positive team spirit.
QUALIFICATIONS & KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- 1-2 years experience in a Customs related role preferably in Ground Operations with a good understanding of customer service attitude and quality.
- Proficient in computers.
- Knowledge of the Customs Rules & Regulations.
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal understanding
- Strong problem solving capability
- Desire to get the job done
- Passion to provide excellent Customer Service
- Right first time philosophy and Team player
- Good Planning & Organising and attention for detail
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