Import & Customs Clearance Specialist (Food / SFDA)

Scope of position:Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to product registrations, certifications, and customs clearance. Manage SFDA (Saudi Food & Drug Authority) processes, import documentation, and regulatory approvals, ensuring that all imported products meet legal and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee product registrations, labeling approvals, and certifications with SFDA and other relevant authoritiesCoordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure smooth clearance of shipments, resolving any documentation or compliance issuesWork with procurement, logistics, and suppliers to ensure regulatory requirements are integrated into sourcing and shipping processesTrack changes in SFDA regulations, customs requirements, and import laws; update internal stakeholders accordinglyIdentify risks related to compliance, delays, or product rejections; escalate and resolve issues to avoid business disruptionQualifications & Skills:3–5 years experience in import regulatory affairs, customs clearance, or import compliance (food/FMCG sector strongly preferred)Solid knowledge of SFDA regulations, customs procedures, and import/export documentationKnowledge of Incoterms, HS codes, and import duties/tariffsProblem-solving ability to resolve clearance or regulatory issues under pressureExperience coordinating with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies