Customs Trade Coordinator

About the role

Responsible for coordination of the documentation required by US Customs/Government Agencies for entry of goods into the US on behalf of importers. Provide impeccable customer service. Obtain correct classification of goods for customs release from database, SOP’s, tariff book, internet or customs. Data entry and processing of various import related documentation for submission to US Customs and may handle all PGA’s (participating Government Agencies). Maintain and keep current all shipment documentation in compliance with all record keeping requirements. Adhere to all international importing and exporting regulations. Work closely with other internal staff, departments, other FedEx operations, and customers to deliver high level of service to customers. Process agency brokerage shipments. May handle remote filings. Ensure all government and organizational policies are followed.

Responsibilities

• Provide impeccable customer service.
• Obtain correct classification of goods for customs release from database, SOP’s, tariff book, internet or customs.
• Data entry and processing of various import related documentation for submission to US Customs and may handle all PGA’s (participating Government Agencies).
• Maintain and keep current all shipment documentation in compliance with all record keeping requirements.
• Adhere to all international importing and exporting regulations.
• Work closely with other internal staff, departments, other FedEx operations, and customers to deliver high level of service to customers.
• Process agency brokerage shipments.
• May handle remote filings.
• Ensure all government and organizational policies are followed.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• No industry experience required. Minimum of 6 months work experience preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience using computer systems in a professional, educational, or comparable environment with the ability to perform routine tasks such as data entry, document creation, navigation of standard software applications, and operation of basic office equipment.
• 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.
• Ability to use multiple systems and reference material.
• Interact with customers, carriers, brokers, government agencies, internal staff, management of all levels, internal departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Seeking candidates with the ability to think quickly while dealing with complex documentation.
• Must have excellent attention to detail.
• This position requires you to meet daily and weekly quotas using the computer and multiple databases.
• During Training your shift will be Monday-Friday 7:00 am-3:30 am.
• Training starts August 24th and runs to September 4th.
• You must be able to attend the full training session.

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance.
• Retirement.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

$19.00

Schedule

Tues Sat 6am to 2:30pm. Mandatory overtime may be required during periods of high volume. In addition, working on company-recognized holidays may be necessary.

Additional Details

Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential.

Pay Transparency: FedEx Logistics will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FAIR Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHOO) for the City of Los Angeles (LAMC 189.00)

Pay Transparency: FedEx Logistics will not rely on the wage history of a prospective employee from any current or former employer when determining the wages for such individual at any stage in the employment process, including in the negotiation or drafting of any employment contract in accordance with Philadelphia Ordinance No. 160840.

Pay Transparency: FedEx Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.