Customs Brokerage Agent

Expeditors

Customs Brokerage Agent

Peabody, MA +5 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Good knowledge of customs brokerage process, customs legislation - especially with regards to classification, valuation and origin
    • Understanding of ocean, road and air documentation process
    • Effective interpersonal skills
    • Pro-active approach, strong organizational and computer skills
    • Good computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word)
    • Fluent in English

    Reporting Structure

    • Customs Brokerage Lead Agent, Supervisor and Manager

    Additional Information

    Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

    • Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
    • Health Plan: Medical
    • Life Insurance
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    • Training and Personnel Development Program
    • Growth opportunities within the company
    • Employee Referral Program Bonus
  • Industry
    Transportation / Trucking / Railroad
  • Locations
    Brisbane, CA • Savannah, GA • Hebron, KY • Peabody, MA • Hazelwood, MO • Charlotte, NC