Customs Broker Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be a Licensed Customer Broker (LCB)
• Five years’ experience in the logistics or forwarding industry
• A minimum of 3 years working in a supervisory role
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience working in customs brokerage and understanding customs regulations
• Knowledge of customs laws, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Food Drug Administration (FDA), Fish and Wildlife (US F&W) and other government agencies.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of this position without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of self or others.
• Able to interact positively and effectively with co-workers, subordinates, supervisors, and government officials.

Nice To Haves

• Cargo Wise platform experience preferred
• Bilingual is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the import customs house broker processes and ensures compliance with US laws and regulations, as well as JAS Forwarding operations procedures.
• Ensures completion of all import and Customs house Broker transactions in an accurate and timely manner.
• Responsible for compliance, training, recordkeeping, and supervision of all customhouse broker and import personnel.
• Manages all transactions and interactions with United States Customs and Border Protection (US CBP), Importer Security Filing (ISF), Container Freight Station (CFS) and all other government agencies on the local and National Level.
• Educates and trains staff, supporting individuals in identifying and addressing performance gaps.
• Educates and assists customers on compliance requirements for US Customs and Border Protection and other government agencies.
• Provides guidance to customers with general import concerns, including Classification, Valuation, Preferential Trade Programs, and Post Entry work.
• Ensures subordinates are organized, productive, and compliant with all government and Company requirements.
• Supervises and monitors Importer Security Filings (ISF) filings to ensure 100% compliance.
• Ensures all duty payments, duty statements, Automated Clearinghouse (ACH )statements and Periodic Monthly Statements (PMS ) are paid timely.
• Acts as the subject matter expert (SME) for the Entry Processing sector.
• Partners with the local central dispatching team to oversee day-to-day freight movement and workflow management.
• Directly and/or indirectly supervises one or more employees.
• Trains, supervises, and advises entry writers and import personnel.
• Manages, directs, and evaluates the work of employees.
• Responsible for annual employment reviews.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of regulations and procedures for the classification and entry of goods.