Role details
Company Description
- 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.
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
Additional Information
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