Customs Consultant

Tradewin

Customs Consultant

Peabody, MA +2 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Most positions require a standard 8 AM – 5 PM schedule; however, there are opportunities to provide weekend and holiday coverage for specific functions with compensation incentives for working non-standard hours. This is an in office position.
    A Trade Analyst / Consultant can fulfill a variety of functions within our group, including:

    · Rendering Harmonized Tariff Schedule classifications for imported product

    · Schedule B classification of exported products

    · Researching and interpreting Customs rulings for HTS classification determination

    · Effectively use reference sources, such as the HTSUS schedule and Explanatory Notes

    · Communicating with domestic and international clients’ offices

    · Building, and maintaining strong internal and external relationships

    · Other trade related activities as assigned

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Associate degree or bachelor's degree preferred
    • Demonstrated customer service skills and proven interpersonal skills
    • Interest in obtaining a Brokerage License, if not already held.
    • Competent PC skills, including all Microsoft Office applications. The applicant MUST be comfortable reviewing, analyzing, and manipulating data in excel. Power BI, MS Access, or SharePoint experience desired.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong ability to logically document and explain processes
    • Investigative and problem-solving skills

    Additional Information

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Build and maintain relationships with clients through proactive email and verbal communications
    • Research, Compile and prepare regulatory document(s) as required by US Customs and Border Protection to support the Reconciliation and Post Entry filing processes using Excel, Word, Acrobat.
    • Use of ACE data, including working directly in ACE to run, create, or review reports, or as may be provided by clients.
    • Attend required training sessions to learn more about potential regulatory changes that affect daily tasks
    • Attend required training sessions to learn about Tradewin processes, procedures, systems, and record keeping requirements
    • Prepare Post Entry submissions including, Post Summary Corrections, Protests, Prior Disclosures, Reconciliations, as may be assigned
    • Independently research, analyze and interpret complex procedures or regulations and write technically relevant correspondence and procedural documents that will have internal and/or external audience.
    • Conducting spreadsheet analysis to validate duty and fees calculations
    • Team collaboration and brainstorming to enhance client experience and suggest efficiencies.

    Expeditors offers excellent benefits

    • Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
    • Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
    • Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    • Training and Personnel Development Program

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

  • Locations
    Peabody, MA • Romulus, MI • Portland, OR