Customs Brokerage Coordinator

About the role

Collect and enter into the import system all data required to produce customs' entry, entry summary and single-entry bonds; carrier delivery orders; FTN t&b invoices and other governmental agency documents.

Responsibilities

• Determine accurate tariff classification and value for customs entry and entry summary
• Determine the applicability of other government agencies' requirements to import shipments and collect the necessary information to make proper declarations
• When applicable, input required data into the system for transmission to other federal agencies (FDA, epa, fcc)
• Coordinate additional billings and corrections to data, to correct customs rejects, census warnings, etc.
• Operate data entry equipment, keying data, and other information in a prescribed format
• Determine documents for presentation to customs, retention in our file, and for distribution to our client or others
• Use data dictionary, when available, to classify goods
• Transmit all data required for U.S. Customs and other government agency release and delivery
• Monitor abi transmissions from automated broker interface and correct errors, when required
• Under the guidance of customer service coordinator, maintain master files and data dictionary by updating customer records with proper classification for products imported by customer
• Work closely with other team members to provide high quality service

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Strong working knowledge of product classification using the harmonized tariff schedule
• Strong working knowledge of other federal agency regulations and requirements for imports
• Excellent data entry and organizational skills
• MS Office, Outlook, Office equipment (phone, fax, photocopier, printer, scanner) required
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Organizational Skills
• Inter-personal skills
• Problem solving Skills
• Handle high volume of work
• Handle time sensitive work
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Detail oriented
• Knowledge in HTS classification & familiar with the harmonized tariff system
• Knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations & other federal regulations and requirements with respect to specific area of expertise

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months of brokerage or transportation experience and/or customer service experience preferred
• CargoWise experience

Benefits

• Paid Training Provided
• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Retirement
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

$21.14 - $29.59 USD Hourly

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Hybrid. Mandatory overtime may be required during periods of high volume. In addition, working on company recognized holidays may be necessary.