Customs Brokerage Agent

Company Description

• "We're not in the shipping business; we're in the information business" -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder
• 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!

www.expeditors.com

Job Description

Scope of

Position:

Ensure the proper and timely movement and clearance of freight, while providing exceptional customer service within the Customs Brokerage department.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth and timely shipment process flow
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system based on defined metrics
• Track and trace shipments
• Provide proactive and clear communication to internal and external customers
• Ensure accurate and timely client billing, including dispute resolution
• Understand customer expectation to ensure all the elements of the SOP and KPI's are met
• Ensure compliance to company policies and external regulations
• Complete cross training in order to support team coverage
• Professionally represent Expeditors to our customers, service providers, and government agencies

Expectations:

• Continually identify areas to improve efficiency
• Embrace and adopt technology to optimize their ability to complete their work
• Achieve standard of 52 hours training per year, including all mandatory trainings
• Drive and develop customer relationship in order to exceed their expectations
• Have a sense of urgency, be willing to help by offering solutions

***MUST BE LOCAL***

Qualifications

• Have knowledge and/or prior experience of industry specific qualifications
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
• Pro-active, strong organizational skills
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of software development principles.
• Experience with automation platforms such as Power Automate.
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot and M365 technologies.
• Familiarity with data structures, APIs, integrations, and system architecture.
• Basic understanding of AI, machine learning, LLMs, and prompt engineering.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues independently.

Business Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to understand complex operational processes.
• Experience translating business

requirements

into technical solutions.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing automations, applications, or digital solutions.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Experience working in operations, logistics, finance, or enterprise shared services environments.
• Certifications in Microsoft Power Platform, Azure AI, Microsoft Copilot, or related technologies.

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days)
• Holidays (10)
• Flexible Days (2)
• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Commuter Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning & Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.
• May be eligible for bonus following first year of continuous employment in position.