Agent Management & Responsibilities Select and manage tax exemption agents : Evaluate and appoint qualified agents or law firms with proven UPME 1715 track records; establish engagement agreements with clear deliverables, timelines, and quality standards. Review agent deliverables : Before agent submission to UPME, review all application materials line by line— including tariff code classification accuracy, declared values versus procurement contracts, correct applicant entity, and completeness of despiece (bill of materials). Professional quality control : Identify errors and risks in agent work, including equipment classification deviations, inadequate technical documentation, improper functional unit decomposition, over‑ or under‑declared values, and deadline management failures; correct before submission. Progress tracking and escalation : Monitor the approval status of each UPME case; proactively push for resolution when agents are slow to respond or when UPME requests supplementary information. Administrative replies and appeals : Assess viability of appeals for rejected applications; guide agents or law firms in preparing completeness requests, clarifications, and motions for reconsideration (recursos de reposición). Case ledger maintenance : Maintain a real‑time tracker covering case number, submission date, equipment category, declared value, approval status, validity period, and approved/rejected/pending status. Government relationship building : Establish and maintain direct working relationships with UPME case officers and relevant DIAN contacts to stay informed of review preferences and policy development. Customs Clearance & Temporary Import Regulation Customs broker oversight : Supervise customs broker execution quality; review DIAN declaration documents and VUCE filings for accuracy before release authorization. Compliance document review : Ensure RETIE/RETILAP compliance documentation is prepared and submitted prior to equipment arrival; review all compliance materials from customs broker. Duty payment decision : Determine which shipments qualify for exemption and which require duty payment; calculate amounts due and process payment approvals through company systems. Exception handling : Manage bonded warehouse holds, penalty calculations, and allanamiento applications for late compliance; assess whether agent handling of exceptions is appropriate and intervene directly when necessary. International Logistics & Inland Transport Coordination Coordinate with HQ logistics team and freight forwarders on vessel arrivals, documentation, and port discharge. Manage inland transport from port to project site : route planning, vehicle coordination, delivery scheduling, and site readiness confirmation. Ensure delivery notifications to project site teams at least 72 hours in advance. Handle air freight clearance for urgent/replacement parts (bonding straps, fasteners, spare components). Track and report cargo damage : document at delivery site, coordinate with insurance, and file claims within contractual deadline. Reporting & Data Management Maintain a comprehensive import ledger : BL number, shipment content, customs status, tax exemption status, duties paid vs. exempted, bond expiration schedule, UPME case line. Submit weekly English‑language status reports to HQ Supply Chain . Produce monthly financial reconciliation : taxes paid, taxes saved via exemption, pending exemption value, and at‑risk items. Support project financial models with accurate duty/tax data for buyer due diligence and project transactions . Import Tax & Customs Planning Planning import strategy formulation : During project bidding and initiation phases, develop import tax strategies, select import regimes, identify applicable exemption pathways, and sequence imports to align with exemption certificate timelines. Tariff cost estimation : Provide detailed import duty and tax cost projections, including tariff rates, exemption availability, and worst‑case duty scenarios. Equipment classification optimization : Review equipment procurement lists, recommend optimal tariff code classification strategies and functional unit decomposition to minimize tax burden within compliance requirements. Policy risk assessment : Track Colombian trade policy changes, tariff rate adjustments, and UPME policy updates; recommend mitigation measures. Pre‑project support : Provide customs and tax feasibility opinions during new project bidding and initiation reviews— assess duty‑free feasibility, alignment of exemption application timeline, and potential policy risks. Agent Management & Stakeholder Coordination Agent performance management : Establish evaluation framework for customs brokers and tax exemption agents, with quarterly reviews; recommend and execute agent transitions when quality falls below standards. Standards agent capability audit : Periodically review agent staffing, professional qualifications, and financial health. Serve as the company’s primary interface with DIAN, UPME, VUCE, and other Colombian regulatory bodies. Manage relationships with tax advisors and legal counsel . Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, and project consultants on documentation requirements and delivery schedules . Qualifications Required customs expertise : Minimum 5 years in Colombian customs operations, foreign trade, or logistics; systematic professional understanding of the Colombian customs framework. Execution import tax & customs planning capability : Independently formulate import tax strategies, select regimes, estimate tariff costs, and assess policy risks. Agent management capability : Proven experience managing, supervising, or evaluating customs brokers, tax agents, or legal counsel. UPME / Tax exemption knowledge : Understanding of UPME 1715 (Ley 1715 / Ley 2099) application processes, approval logic, common rejection reasons, and remediation pathways. Regulatory knowledge : Working knowledge of Colombian customs law (Decreto 1165 de 2019, Estatuto Aduanero), DIAN procedures, temporary import regimes, VUCE/SIEX. System knowledge RETIE/RETILAP : Familiarity with electrical equipment import certification requirements. Language requirements : Native Spanish; professional working English (written reports, email communication, video conferences with China HQ); CEFR B2 or above. Education : University degree in International Business, Foreign Trade, Law, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or related field. Field tools : Proficiency with VUCE platform, SIEX, DIAN online systems, and Excel/Google Sheets for data management. Management location : Based in or willing to relocate to Bogotá; willing to travel to project sites as required. Preferred Direct working relationships with UPME or DIAN. Hands‑on experience filing UPME 1715 applications with successful outcomes (specify number of cases and approval rate). Experience in renewable energy, power generation, or large‑scale capital equipment import projects. Experience working with Chinese companies or other Asian enterprises. Professional certifications in customs brokerage (Agente de Aduanas) or foreign trade. Familiarity with project finance and buyer due diligence processes. Conditions of work week travel : travel to project sites in other departments and to major ports such as Buenaventura and Cartagena. Reporting line : Project team. #J-18808-Ljbffr