Customs Brokerage Agent
About The Position
DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) manages the flow of goods and information across a customer's global supply chain utilizing air/ocean/ground transportation, customs brokerage services, and dedicated warehousing/distribution centers. We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world's leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html We have an exciting opportunity for a CUSTOMS BROKERAGE AGENT that will handle the planning and directing of the flow of traffic to/from foreign destinations.
Requirements
- HS or GED required
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
Responsibilities
- Processing FTZ import/export shipments to ensure compliance with all government agency rules and regulations
- Computes duties, tariffs, price conversions, weight and volume of merchandise that is imported or exported to foreign countries.
- Process all requests for FTZ Inventory adjustments +/- and inventory balance.
- Examines invoices, bills of lading and shipping documents to ensure compliance with federal regulations
- Communicates with origin and destination locations regarding shipment status and special handling
- Data key to process CBP transactions (CF214, CF216, CF3461, CF7512, CF7501)
- Provides information to and communication with department of foreign affairs
- Responsible for the generation of billing invoices and supporting reporting
- May receive and distribute all incoming / outgoing mail and correspondence
Benefits
- Compensation: Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-based incentives.
- 401(k) Match: $1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly + 2% annual base contribution.
- Stock Purchase Plan: Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate.
- Medical: Comprehensive plans covering preventive care, inpatient/outpatient services, and prescriptions.
- Vision: Optional coverage for exams, frames, and contacts.
- Dental: Optional coverage for preventive, basic, and major services.
- Paid Time Off: 7 major holidays, 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation/sick days.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Couriers and Messengers
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
