Customs Brokerage Agent

Scope of Position

Ensure the proper and timely movement and clearance of freight, while providing exceptional customer service within the Customs Brokerage department.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth and timely shipment process flow
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system based on defined metrics
• Track and trace shipments
• Provide proactive and clear communication to internal and external customers
• Avoid disputes by ensuring accurate and timely client billing
• Understand customer expectations to ensure all the elements of the SOP and KPIs are met
• Ensure compliance to company policies and external regulations
• Complete cross training in order to support team coverage

Expectations

• Continually identify areas to improve efficiency
• Embrace and adopt technology to optimize their ability to complete their work
• Achieve standard of 52 hours training per year, including all mandatory trainings
• Drive and develop customer relationship in order to exceed their expectations
• Have a sense of urgency, be willing to help by offering solutions

Qualifications

• Knowledge and/or prior experience of industry specific qualifications
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
• Pro-active, strong organizational skills
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Additional Information

• Expected Hourly Range: $22.00 – $28.00
• Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
• Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days)
• Holidays (10)
• Flexible Days (2)
• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Commuter Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning & Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

Information

• Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines
• May be eligible for bonus following first year of continuous employment in position