Customs Brokerage Agent

About the position

Expeditors is a global logistics company that emphasizes professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment. The company is dedicated to providing innovative, customer service-based logistics solutions and is committed to recruiting, training, and retaining the best logistics and technical experts. The position involves ensuring a smooth and timely customs process flow, accurate data entry, tracking and tracing customs files, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth and timely customs process flow
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system
• Track and Trace Custom files and reporting
• Ensure accurate and timely client billing
• Understand all the elements of the import and export customs Desk Level Operating Procedure and correctly interpret this information to fulfill our customer's instructions and expectations
• Transfer customs declaration information from documents, or other sources into the customs entry system to allow for the build of a valid customs declaration
• Assist with verification of customs declaration information and the submission of such to the customs authority
• Ensure compliance at all times to regulations

Requirements

• Good knowledge of customs brokerage process, customs legislation - especially with regards to classification, valuation and origin
• Understanding of ocean, road and air documentation process
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Pro-active approach, strong organizational and computer skills
• Good computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word)
• Fluent in English

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Holiday
• Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus