Customs Brokerage Agent

Expeditors•Brisbane, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Requirements

Have knowledge and/or prior experience of industry specific qualifications
Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
Pro-active, strong organizational skills
Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
MUST BE LOCAL

Nice To Haves

Continually identify areas to improve efficiency
Embrace and adopt technology to optimize their ability to complete their work
Achieve standard of 52 hours training per year, including all mandatory trainings
Drive and develop customer relationship in order to exceed their expectations
Have a sense of urgency, be willing to help by offering solutions

Responsibilities

Ensure the proper and timely movement and clearance of freight, while providing exceptional customer service within the Customs Brokerage department.
Ensure smooth and timely shipment process flow
Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system based on defined metrics
Track and trace shipments
Provide proactive and clear communication to internal and external customers
Ensure accurate and timely client billing, including dispute resolution
Understand customer expectation to ensure all the elements of the SOP and KPI’s are met
Ensure compliance to company policies and external regulations
Complete cross training in order to support team coverage
Professionally represent Expeditors to our customers, service providers, and government agencies

Benefits

Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days)
Holidays (10)
Flexible Days (2)
Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
Commuter Benefit
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learning & Development Program
Educational Assistance and Reimbursement
May be eligible for bonus following first year of continuous employment in position.