Customs Brokerage Agent- Logistics-Cargo Customs

Job description

Major Duties and Responsibilities Ensure smooth and timely customs process flow Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system Track and Trace Custom files and reporting Ensure accurate and timely client billing Understand all the elements of the import and export customs Desk Level Operating Procedure and correctly interpret this information to fulfill our customer's instructions and expectations. Transfer customs declaration information from documents, or other sources into the customs entry system to allow for the build of a valid customs declaration Assist with verification of customs declaration information and the submission of such to the customs authority Ensure compliance at all times to regulations Experience & Expectations Ability to work with deadlines and timed requirements. Multi-file handling, amazing with details, and sense of prioritization. Positive attitude and “Can do!” work ethic. Pro-active approach, strong organizational Take ownership of assigned work. Be a team player, help continue a positive work environment. Qualifications: Effective interpersonal skills Pro-active approach, strong organizational and computer skills Good computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word) Fluent in English- reading and writing. Not Required but nice to have: Good knowledge of customs brokerage process, customs legislation - especially with regards to classification, valuation and origin Understanding of ocean, road and air documentation process Expeditors offers excellent benefits: Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days annually) Annual Paid Holidays (10) Flexible Days (2 offered each Jan 1st) Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid, unused rolls over) 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 2 types of Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage Optional Health Savings Account (HSA) Life and Disability Insurance Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria) Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Training and Personnel Development Program Position is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday Business professional dress code What does a Customs Brokerage Agent Do? In supply chain management all cargo must clear US customs, coming in or leaving the U.S.A. Our team plays a pivotal role with customers, documentation, and timing requirements. Expeditor’s is willing to teach, train, and help the right candidate grow within the department as well as opportunities to grow within the organization. We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers! Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our Mission We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us! This is on on-site role, not remote/work from home.