Senior Customs Brokerage Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Process Customs brokerage for air, truck, and ocean shipments and other modes of arrival into the USA.
• Receive, review, and process import documentation from overseas agents/clients.
• Secure arrival information from various modes of arrival (air, ocean, truck, rail, mail and/or passenger).
• Data entry and processing of various clients’ import shipment(s) via related documentation received and presentation to U.S. Customs and/or other participating Government Agencies.
• Classify imported goods with appropriate HTS (harmonized tariff schedule) over broad range of commodities and special exception/exclusions for appropriate duty application.
• Update shipment status daily and enter notes in Cargowise system.
• Follow through on Customs matters and immediate resolution of problems that might occur.
• Respond to client inquiries and inter-company inquiries in a prompt and timely manner.
• Process remote filings (RLF).
• Submit payment to steam ship lines and send out endorsed original bill of ladings when required.
• Invoicing files within 48 hours of shipment release.
• Scan documents into Cargowise system shipment files.
• Send out delivery order and supporting documentation to assigned trucker(s).
• Communicate with trucker(s) when cargo is available or if there is an issue with a shipment.
• Resolve issues with pick up of cargo at locations and relay to the client(s) accordingly and in a timely manner.
• Achieve aggressive cost for maximum profitability, while satisfying client’s requirements.
• Adhere to all domestic and international shipping regulations.
• Secure and post vendor invoice to payables in shipment file.

Requirements

• A High School diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of relatable work experience in freight forwarding and customs brokerage industry.
• Exceptional customer-service communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to multi-task and work in a high pressure environment.
• Strong attention to details and organizational skills.
• Upholds a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to be a team player and work independently, being proactive and having a flexible attitude.
• Proficiency in Windows and Office Suite.
• Experience working with Cargowise is a plus.
• Customs Brokerage license is a plus.

Pay

Pay Range: $60,000 - $70,000 per year

Benefits

John A. Steer Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer