Transport & Customs Officer

Transport & Customs Officer

Location: Riyadh, SA

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time onsite Transport & Customs Officer, Saudi National, that we are seeking in Riyadh, SA?

Take on a new challenge and apply your comprehensive logistics and customs expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside detail-oriented, collaborative, and proactive teammates. You'll play a pivotal role in streamlining our import procedures, ensuring the seamless coordination of shipment statuses with suppliers. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as Procurement, Legal, and Operations), organize and compile documents required for imports/exports, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

1. Coordinate with customs, port, and airport authorities for processing bill of entry and warehousing goods.
2. Liaise with freight forwarders, steamer agents, and container agents to ensure timely clearance of material.
3. Organize and arrange material transportation from vendors' premises, airport, port, warehouse, or local vendors to the destination.
4. Ascertain applicable duties and taxes for import and export processes.
5. Monitor and follow-up on transportation status to ensure timely and safe delivery of material.
6. Maintain accurate records of all import and export documentation.
7. Ensure compliance with international and local customs regulations.
8. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations.
9. Resolve any arising issues or delays in the customs clearance and transportation processes.

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

1. Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field, typically with 5+ years of experience.
2. Experience or understanding of import procedures and customs regulations.
3. Familiarity with coordinating shipment statuses with suppliers and freight forwarders.
4. Knowledge of international shipping and documentation requirements.
5. Ability to work collaboratively with customs, port, airport authorities, and container agents.
6. Strong communication skills and the ability to organize and compile documents required for imports/exports.
7. Resilience in problem-solving and adaptability to dynamic shipping environments.
8. Keen attention to detail for ensuring compliance with all applicable duties and regulations.
9. Proficiency in using supply chain management software and tools.

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

1. Work with import procedures, coordinate shipment status with suppliers, and ensure the organisation and compilation of documents required for imports/exports while following up for timely clearance of materials from customs.
2. Progress towards becoming a pivotal part of the supply chain, enhancing your expertise in customs and transport management.
3. Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
4. Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.
5. Utilise our dynamic working environment.
6. Contribute to innovative projects.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.