Customs Broker Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Several years of professional experience as a forwarding agent, customs agent, or broker.
• Good knowledge of customs clearance.
• Ability to work independently and in a group environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strong cultural sensitivity and ability to build relationships.
• Proactive, target-driven, solutions-oriented approach and good attention to detail.
• Flexible and positive attitude in a client-driven environment, with commercial awareness.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Strong PC skills, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications, preferred.
• Strong work ethic and appreciation for ownership, independence, accountability, and autonomy.
• Customer-service focus and ability to build relationships with internal and external customers.
• Growth mindset, openness to change, and interest in continuous improvement and new ways of working.
• Respectful and collaborative approach as a team player.

Nice To Haves

• Strong PC skills, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications, are preferred.
• Openness to new ideas and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Check the plausibility of customs-relevant customer data and commissioning.
• Declare import customs clearances and export clearances.
• Communicate with customs authorities.
• Prepare transit documents and monitor their closure.
• Calculate duties.
• Prepare and provide consulting to customers.
• Prepare key figures and statistics.
• Carry out general administrative tasks.
• Retain customs documents in accordance with document-retention obligations.
• Control deadlines and comply with completion and submission deadlines.
• Handle additional tasks according to specific customer SOP requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Support resolution of local nonconformance reports (NCRs), complaints, and claims.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement for customers.
• Execute dangerous-goods shipments in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, as applicable.
• Report unsafe, insecure, or unhealthy conditions and suggest possible improvements to support a healthy and secure work environment.
• Contribute to AIT’s annual goals and targets and follow quality management system guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Prescription coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D coverage
• Disability coverage
• Supplemental health coverage
• Employee Support
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Up to 10 to 20 days of vacation depending on tenure
• 2 personal days
• 1 floating holiday
• 5 sick days
• 5 volunteer hours
• 6 company holidays annually, plus Veterans Day for veterans
• Potential bonus based on business and/or individual performance metrics, depending on position