Senior Customs Trade Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide impeccable customer service
• Engages with customers regarding commodities requiring specialized processing
• Obtain correct classification of goods for customs release
• Data entry and processing of import related documentation
• Maintain and keep current all shipment documentation in compliance with record keeping requirements
• Adhere to all international importing and exporting regulations
• Work closely with internal staff, departments, other FedEx OpCo’s, customers, and government agencies to deliver high level of service
• Process agency brokerage shipments
• Handles remote filings
• Performs entry reconciliations as needed
• Ensure all government and organizational policies are followed
• Follow up on Customs matters and resolve problems
• Performs entry reviews as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Paid training provided
• Associates degree or equivalent preferred
• Six (6) months brokerage experience required
• One (1) year experience with customer contact required
• 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
• CCS and/or Brokers license preferred
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Organizational and 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
• Knowledge of customs regulations, harmonized tariff schedules required

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent preferred
• Six (6) months brokerage experience required
• One (1) year experience with customer contact required
• 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
• CCS and/or Brokers license preferred
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Organizational and 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
• Knowledge of customs regulations, harmonized tariff schedules required

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Organizational and 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
• Knowledge of customs regulations, harmonized tariff schedules required

Benefits

• Paid training provided

Pay

$23.34 - $35.01 USD Hourly

Schedule

M/F7:30 to 4:00 pm and T/W/T 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Hybrid

Additional Details

FedEx Logistics provides freight forwarding, as well as import and export services that allow companies to reach markets throughout the world. They help customers of all sizes solve the intricacies of shipping goods globally by providing comprehensive international ocean and air freight forwarding, surface transportation and distribution, customs brokerage, trade and customs advisory services, and advanced e-commerce and trade facilitation solutions. We’re glad you stopped by and hope your job search experience with FedEx Logistics, Inc. will be rewarding. We look forward to hearing from you!

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

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