CNOOC Uganda Limited is a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). CNOOC Uganda Limited is delighted to offer employment opportunities to the local talent. Grow your career with CNOOC Uganda Limited and join our experienced team of professionals. Are you focused, committed, passionate and ready to take on new challenges? Then this could be your opportunity to make a valid contribution to the development of the oil and gas sector in Uganda.

Customs Specialist – Procurement and Contracts
Location: Kampala, Lake Albert production installation base or other cities in Uganda if required.

Primary function:
• Supervision of customs activities and monitoring performance of customs agents through strict adherence to Company logistics strategy, KPIs and general Compliancy to customs regulations.

Responsibilities:
• Supervise Freight forwarders and Customs Agents
• Review all shipping documents and customs declarations/entries
• Monitoring and evaluating work performance of customs agents: establishing or recommending performance standards as per the KPIs Prepare customs reports and budgets
• Processing permits and Licenses for specialized cargo like OOG & Dangerous goods Advise and inform the Company of any new legislation in regards to customs and freight forwarding
• Liaise for pre-shipment inspection, QC receiving events capacities to complete SCM cycles
• Review all set of documents to ensure that documents are correct and consistent to shipping instructions to avoid any clearance delays
• Update daily tracking reports and ensure timely and accurate data capturing as well as setting up priorities Alert the End User departments in case of any discrepancies, errors and or omissions on a shipment status
• Take part in the management of the supply chain and ensure all materials and equipment are delivered in time and good condition
• Verify HS code and tax assessments to ensure general compliancy to the customs regulations Help Agents in interpretation of customs laws and regulations relating to Oil and Gas industry Take part in the implementation of Logistics strategy of the Company
• Review all entries made in Asycuda World system
• Liaise with Partners, coordinate the customs issues and keep alignment with Partners Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree or above in a business management, mechanical engineering or related.
• IATA DG Certificate. Certificate in the East African Customs Freight Forwarding Practicing Certificate (EACFPC). Minimum of 5 years related working experience.
Knowledge
• Comprehensive SCM experience with all disciplines required. Experience working in an International Company. Knowledge of tracking and tracing systems required.
• Knowledge SCT regime and AEO Status.
• Knowledge of EACMA 2004 and amendments.
• Knowledge generating customs entries through Asycuda World.