Customs Brokerage Agent (Full-Time Split Shift)

Expeditors International of Washington • Fort Gratiot Charter Township, MI

173d

About The Position

At Expeditors, we are not just in the shipping business; we are in the information business. Our global supply chain management is supported by professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment that fosters an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. With over 15,000 trained professionals and more than 250 locations worldwide, we are a Fortune 500 company with globally unified systems.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of customs brokerage process
• Knowledge of 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 skills
• Good computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word)
• Fluent in English

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
• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees