Customs Clearance Officer (Multi-Tasking)

Job Title: Customs Clearance Officer (Hotel Industry)

Location: Bahrain
Industry: Hospitality / Hotel Operations
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years (Bahrain)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Customs Clearance Officer for a hotel operation in Bahrain. The ideal candidate must have minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in Bahrain customs clearance procedures and should be capable of handling end-to-end import clearance independently from the first day of joining.

The primary responsibility will be managing customs clearance for hotel-related imports, including equipment, furniture, kitchen items, and operational supplies, mainly from China and other international suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle full customs clearance process for hotel imports from shipment arrival to final delivery.
• Prepare, submit, and follow up on all required customs documentation in compliance with Bahrain Customs regulations.
• Coordinate with shipping agents, freight forwarders, suppliers, and customs officials.
• Ensure proper HS code classification, duty calculation, exemptions (if applicable), and compliance with local laws.
• Manage clearance of imports from China and other countries, especially hotel equipment and operational materials.
• Track shipment status and resolve clearance delays or issues proactively.
• Maintain accurate records of imports, clearance documents, invoices, and approvals.
• Liaise with internal departments such as Procurement, Finance, and Operations.
• May be assigned additional administrative or logistics-related duties as required, though customs clearance will remain the primary responsibility.
• Ensure timely clearance to avoid demurrage, penalties, or operational delays.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in Bahrain Customs Clearance (mandatory).
• Hands-on experience in customs clearance is essential; theoretical knowledge alone will not be sufficient.
• Strong working knowledge of Bahrain Customs laws, procedures, and systems.
• Experience handling hotel or hospitality-related imports is highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision from the start date.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple shipments simultaneously.
• Familiarity with importing goods from China and other international markets.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic knowledge is an advantage.

Interview & Availability

• Interviews will be scheduled based on availability.
• Candidates who can join immediately or within a short notice period will be preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Manama: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• hands-on relevant: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Location:

• Manama (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)