Customs Brokerage Agent - Post Entry

Expeditors • Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

We are seeking a Post Entry Brokerage Agent for a fixed-term assignment until December 31, 2027 or until the work is completed, whichever is sooner. Possible opportunity to transition to permanent position will be available at the end of the assignment. Position is open for Full-Time, Part-Time and Internships. This role ensures timely and accurate transmission and monitoring of post entry activity, while providing exceptional customer service. The agent will understand all elements of import customs standard operations procedures and correctly interpret this information to fulfill customer instructions and expectations. They will also understand and use Expeditors’ operations system and tools such as workboard, exp.o Customs, Raft, CFIT, etc. The role involves transferring customs declaration information from documents or other sources into the customs entry system to allow for the building of a valid customs declaration. Ensuring proper and timely filing of Post Summary Corrections (PSCs), protests, 520(d)s, petitions, supplemental duty tenders, etc., in accordance with regulatory, Operational Performance Standards (OPS) and corporate guidelines is a key responsibility. This includes performing entry status queries, assembling documentation, making corrections to the entry summary, preparing narratives for PSCs or protests, reviewing and obtaining supporting documentation, transmitting PSCs via ABI, uploading full entry document packages, providing additional information to CBP as required, monitoring PSCs until accepted by CBP, and providing status reports and notifications to the importer. The agent will manage all post entry activities from start to finish using the Post Entry Management Application (PEMA), ensure accurate and timely data entry into Expeditors’ operational system, ensure compliance at all times to regulations, ensure accurate and timely client billing, and provide excellent customer service.

Requirements

• US Licensed Customs Broker (preferable)
• Certified Import Clearance Specialist Certified (preferable)
• US Customs Brokerage experience
• Good computer skills (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word)
• Fluent in English

Responsibilities

• Understand all the elements of the import customs standard operations procedures and correctly interpret this information to fulfill our customer´s instructions and expectations.
• Understanding and use of Expeditors’ operations system and tools such as workboard, exp.o Customs, Raft, CFIT, etc
• Transfer customs declaration information from documents, or other sources into the customs entry system to allow for the building of a valid customs declaration
• Ensure proper and timely filing of Post Summary Corrections (PSCs), protests, 520(d)s, petitions, supplemental duty tenders, etc., in accordance with regulatory, Operational Performance Standards (OPS) and corporate guidelines.
• Perform entry status queries and assemble all documentation from the customer
• Make corrections to the entry summary
• Review to ensure corrections are applicable for the requested changes (e.g., chapter 99 tariff headers are inserted for the right lines in the correct order)
• Prepare narratives for PSCs or for protests. Importer will review and provide final approval.
• Review and obtain supporting documentation for the PSC reason, Protest, 520(D) (e.g., product specifications and photos to support HTS classification changes, purchase orders to support valuation changes, binding rulings, or certificates of origin with elements indicated in the appropriate General Note related to the FTA etc.)
• Transmit the PSC via ABI for each declaration that requires correction
• Upload full entry document packages to DIS (Document Imaging System) or the CBP ACE Protest Module for each declaration
• Provide additional information to CBP as required (e.g., specialized line-item reporting)
• Monitor the PSC until it is accepted by CBP
• Provide status reports and regular notifications to the importer after PSC, Protest or 520(D) is filed
• Manage all post entry activities, from start to finish, using Post Entry Management Application (PEMA)
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into Expeditors’ operational system
• Ensure compliance at all times to regulations
• Ensure accurate and timely client billing
• Provide excellent customer service

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed