Customs Coordinator

Landstar System, Inc.•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Landstar is seeking a Customs Coordinator to join their team. This role involves coordinating daily activities within a department, responding to inquiries, and working with multiple parties internally and externally to ensure smooth operations. The position requires ensuring customs brokerage entries are filed properly, maintaining customs compliance documentation, processing documents through the ABI/ACE system, and performing customs clearance and cross-border processing. The coordinator will also advise customers on import/export regulations, quote duty and tax rates, and communicate with US Customs.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
3 years Transportation experience
Microsoft 365 and Internet knowledge
Strong oral and written communication skills
Professional demeanor
Good organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Customs Brokerage Certification (CCS)

Responsibilities

Ensure that customs brokerage entries are filed properly and agents/employees are managing them in accordance with company policies and procedures
Maintain and keep current all customs compliance documentation
Process documents through the company’s ABI (Automated Broker Interface) /ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) system, obtaining Customs release and other government agency releases as appropriate
Perform customs clearance and/or cross border processing (Canada and/or Mexico) on behalf of Landstar Agents and their importer/exporter customers through the EDI Software
Advise customers on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements, quotas or other customs related matters
Post bonds for the products being imported or assist clients in obtaining bonds
Quote duty and tax rates on goods to be imports, based on federal tariffs and excise taxes
Communicate with US Customs and complete requests for additional information from US Customs
Ensure customs activities and documentation are compliance with all applicable government agencies