FTZ - Import Specialist

About the role

Livingston is a market leader offering customs brokerage, international trade consulting, compliance and freight forwarding services around the world. We have over 3,000 employees at more than 90 key border crossings, sea ports, airports and other strategic locations in North America, Europe and Asia. Our fast-paced and collaborative environment offers you the opportunity to work with leaders in the industry, receive recognition for achievements and develop your expertise in the complex and evolving world of trade.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of complex shipments.
• Create customs entries through proper selection of client and client records, interpretation of documentation for all clients' shipments.
• Data entry of shipment information for release, rating and billing and ensuring that all mandatory fields are completed and accurate.
• Ensure correct value for duty is reported based on invoice details and terms of sale.
• Establish correct value for duty and tariff treatment by selecting the correct keyword/HS code.
• Work with team members as required for missing documentation, information or instructions necessary to release a shipment.
• Verify documentation for release conditions, compliance and rating compliance.
• Escalate two-step release requirements, authorization or release issue resolution to required team members.
• Participate fully with other team members in the day-to-day operation of Release Operations.
• Utilize and take advantage of system automation tools that are available to support release processing.
• Open file/data input for new shipments in relevant systems.
• Coordinate and prepare entry summary as needed.
• Monitor status of Customs and PGA releases.
• Ensure that all SOP's and business rules are adhered to following special client instructions, notes and alerts.
• Research and respond to requests for information from team or traffic in a professional manner.
• Prioritize and complete work according to production supervisor direction, Customs requirements and Livingston standards.
• Maintain effective relationship with clients, carriers, forwarders, Customs, etc.

Requirements

• Familiar with all applicable Customs laws, regulations, procedures and industry practices.
• Client service oriented.
• Organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Assertiveness in problem solving.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Detailed oriented.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to present a professional image.
• Knowledge of Word and Excel software.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of related experience. High School/GED or equivalent required. Working towards/or successful completion of the Certified Customs Specialists (CCS) designation with the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB) or the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) is a requirement, if not already obtained.

Skills

Inclusion and Collaboration, Business Acumen and Straight Talk, Accountability, Customer First Focus, Leading and Developing, Agility.

Pay

The good-faith salary range for this position is $18.83 - $29.09 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, and market conditions.

Schedule

Full Time

Benefits

Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a transparent pay philosophy aligned with market data and job-related factors. Incentive opportunities, benefits, and professional development.