Customs Coordinator

Landstar • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Coordinate daily activities within a department. Respond to inquiries that arise. Work with multiple parties, both internally and externally, to ensure smooth operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 3 years Transportation experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees