Summary
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Alexis Jalkh

Summary

Professional Customs Broker with 16 years experience. I have a strong grasp of global trade, restrictions and tariffs. I believe that I have a wide range of knowledge and experience across all fields within the industry and would love to continue to develop my career and skills.

Work History

Customs Manager

Specific Freight Pty Ltd
- Current
  • Ongoing remote training in Manila to develop the customs compile team
  • Training staff in workflow and tracking
  • Verifying and lodging air / sea freight customs entries
  • Lodging DAFF entries via COLS
  • Booking DAFF/IFIP Inspections
  • Providing advice to clients on all aspects of the clearance process
  • This includes, duty rates, valuation, DAFF matters, import permits, prohibitions and restrictions, trade marks and consulting with clients on concerns with new commodities
  • Providing advice to clients on trade assistance measures i.e
  • Tradex, drawbacks, refunds, tariff concessions
  • Prepare tariff advices as required
  • Periodically review industry literature including Tariff Concession Gazettes, ACN's, DAFF Notices to the industry
  • Assisting sales if required
  • Monitor changes in duty rates, introduction of new TCO's that may impact clients and provide necessary advice
  • Assist with cargo examination (ABF/DAFF)
  • Preparing underbonds and outturns
  • Controlling the accounts department and assisting with account queries
  • Troubleshooting WIPS and Accruals
  • Preparing refunds, drawbacks, EDN's, and landed costing reports.

Skills

  • Proficient in Cargowise One, ICS, COLS
  • Team focused
  • Self-motivating
  • Attention to detail
  • Creative
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Training and Coaching
  • Organised
  • Impeccable time management

Affiliations

  • Figure Skating

references

Available upon request

education

  • CPD/CBC (continuing professional development) ongoing training
  • Accredited under the AQIS Accreditation Scheme (NCCC)
  • Customs broker licence achieved (2008)
  • Credit grade in the Australian and International Trade Facilitation course at St. George TAFE, N.S.W.
  • High School Certificate, Lucas Heights Community School

Timeline

Customs Manager

Specific Freight Pty Ltd
- Current
Alexis Jalkh