Customs Specialist

Kuehne + Nagel • Burien, WA

2d • $26 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Customs Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, your job is to optimise logistics to keep our global supply chains running smoothly. But the impact of your work goes beyond that. In fact, your expertise makes both special and ordinary moments possible for people around the world. For example, your work could ensure that a global product launch happens on time—such as ethically sourced beauty and bath products stocked at local stores for your loved one's valued self-care routine. It's import and export work, but it's also so much more than we imagine. ‎ As Customs Specialist you will provide outstanding customer service by completing all tasks and responsibilities related to customs entry transactions. Additionaly perform any tasks which are assigned by the Manager or Supervisor that meets and supports the needs of the Customs Brokerage Department as per NBSC guidelines. You will also assist in preparation of all documents necessary to clear merchandise through US. Customs & Border Protection; PGA's (Participating Governmental Agencies i.e. FDA, EPA, DOT, FCC, Fish and Wildlife...)

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED certificate is prefered
• 2+ years' experience in Customs Clearance for Road & Railways transportation
• Working knowledge of Cargo Wise
• Knowledge of domestic and international geography including countries, major cities along with basic knowledge of U.S. Regulatory Laws
• Basic knowledge of INCO terms, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Customs regulations and other government agency requirements

Responsibilities

• Process shipments within department guidelines according to NBSC Customer list/ Controlling branch instructions
• Timely and accurate input of all data/information necessary to process and facilitate shipments through U.S. Customs and PSG's
• Classify goods according to the customers SOP's and/or instructions
• Check CargoWise “buckets” daily to ensure all steps in entry/brokerage processes are being followed
• Document review and assessment for accuracy, verification of critical data elements for entry processing
• Scanning and archiving of entry document images and c ommunicate if any documentation discrepancies to supervisor and/or controlling branch
• Request or compile any necessary import documentation from client
• Accurate completion of all PSG data interfaces (i.e. FDA, EPA, DOT, FCC, Fish & Wildlife etc...) and c ommunicate entry # and entry status to carrier

Benefits

• We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility.
• health and welfare benefits
• a 401k retirement savings plan
• tuition reimbursement
• incentive compensation for eligible roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees