Customs Brokerage Agent

About the role

Become a member of a global community in the international logistics industry. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and a Fortune 500 company with over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth and timely customs process flow
• Accurate and timely data entry into our operational system
• Track and Trace Custom files and reporting
• 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 customers 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

Qualifications

• 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)

Benefits

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program