Senior Import & Customs Specialist - Preformed Line Products (Thailand) Ltd.

1.Manage end-to-end import shipments, including sea and air freight, customs clearance, and delivery to the factory.
2.Coordinate with overseas suppliers, Purchasing, Planning, Production, Warehouse, Freight Forwarders, and Customs Brokers.
3.Monitor shipment schedules, documentation, clearance status, and delivery commitments.
4.Proactively resolve shipment delays and operational issues to prevent business disruption.
5.Review and verify import documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, Bills of Lading (B/L), Air Waybills (AWB), Certificates of Origin, and customs declarations.
6.Ensure accuracy of HS Codes, customs valuation, import duties, VAT, and applicable FTA privileges.
7.Prepare, coordinate, and follow up on documentation and approvals related to Customs, DFT, TISI, and other relevant government authorities.
8.Handle import permits, product certification requirements, and customs production formulas, where applicable.
9.Manage customs documentation and compliance requirements for Free Zone operations.
10.Support customs inspections, audits, and regulatory inquiries.
11.Identify and escalate potential compliance risks before shipment arrival or customs declaration.
12.Coordinate and evaluate Freight Forwarders and Customs Clearance Agents.
13.Review freight quotations, customs clearance fees, local charges, and other logistics expenses.
14.Challenge unjustified charges and support cost negotiations.
15.Monitor service quality, clearance performance, and issue resolution.
16.Monitor and control freight, customs clearance, storage, detention, demurrage, and related logistics costs.
17.Prevent avoidable customs penalties, unnecessary charges, and shipment delays.
18.Investigate cost discrepancies and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
19.Maintain accurate cost records and support logistics cost optimization initiatives.
20.Process, monitor, and verify import-related transactions using Epicor ERP or equivalent ERP systems.
21.Coordinate with Finance and Purchasing regarding PR/PO, import duties, VAT, invoices, and payment documentation.
22.Ensure accurate ERP records and alignment with physical shipments and customs documentation.
23.Prepare shipment status, cost, compliance, and exception reports.
24.Maintain effective communication with all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
25.Establish and maintain SOPs, checklists, document controls, and standardize import procedures.
26.Ensure proper documentation, knowledge transfer, and backup coverage for critical activities.
27.Identify process weaknesses and implement improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
28.Support logistics team development and operational continuity.

Preformed Line Products (Thailand) Limited was established in Kingdom of Thailand and is a wholly owned subsidiary of PLP group. The office and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified factory locate in the free trade zone of Lardkrabang Industrial Estate. PLP Thailand serves Power Transmission, Power Distribution, Substation and Communication markets. The market coverage includes Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Singapore, India, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Japan and the 16 PLP facilities around the worlds.