Customs Brokerage Agent
About The Position
Prepare customs entries for all shipments to be submitted to U.S. Customs in a timely manner. Review import documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and other supporting documents, for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Identify products subject to OGA’s. Derives Harmonized schedule tariff and enter OGA/PGA data. Interface with customers on CBP, OGA delivery and irregularities. Manage daily tracking report for open shipments. Track and trace shipments and coordinate with the steamship lines, freight forwarders and CFS on the availability of imported shipments. Issue delivery orders, arrange with trucking companies for pick-up and delivery. Handle accounting processes including the issuance of invoices and freight bill approval.
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant experience with a strong understanding of current U.S. Customs regulations and Harmonized Tariff Codes
- Proficiency in CargoWise One
- Skilled in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent time management and organizational abilities
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or a related field preferred.
- Customs Broker License is a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Prepare customs entries for all shipments to be submitted to U.S. Customs in a timely manner.
- Review import documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and other supporting documents, for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Identify products subject to OGA’s.
- Derives Harmonized schedule tariff and enter OGA/PGA data.
- Interface with customers on CBP, OGA delivery and irregularities.
- Manage daily tracking report for open shipments.
- Track and trace shipments and coordinate with the steamship lines, freight forwarders and CFS on the availability of imported shipments.
- Issue delivery orders, arrange with trucking companies for pick-up and delivery.
- Handle accounting processes including the issuance of invoices and freight bill approval.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
