Job Description
Company Description Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.
Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.
Our Mission
We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over.
We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!
What does a Customs Broker Agent Do? In supply chain management all cargo must clear US customs, coming in or leaving the U.S.A. Our team plays a pivotal role with customers, documentation, and timing requirements. Expeditor's is willing to teach, train, and help the right candidate grow within the department as well as opportunities to grow within the organization.
We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers! Job Description Customs Broker Agent Duties and Responsibilities:
- Data preparation with timely and accurately completion of declarations
- Including uploading and correlating responses
- Tracking and tracing cargo
- Learn and own customer standard operating procedures.
- Update changes and keep team advised.
- Send out billing information to clients.
- Help customers to provide a clear path to dispatch team.
- Accountable for individual work board:
- Timely releases, proper handling of "Entry Documents Required."
- Use/Learn our eDOC system to upload for audit, scanning, and indexing all documentation.
Experience & Expectations
- Ability to work with deadlines and timed requirements.
- Multi-file handling, amazing with details, and sense of prioritization.
- Positive attitude and "Can do!" work ethic.
- Pro-active approach, strong organizational
- Take ownership of assigned work.
- Be a team player, help continue a positive work environment.
- Fluent in English- reading and writing.
- Strong computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word)
Qualifications Qualifications: - Effective interpersonal skills
- Pro-active approach, strong organizational and computer skills
- Good computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word)
- Fluent in reading and writing in English
Not Required but nice to have: - Good knowledge of customs brokerage process, customs legislation - especially with regards to classification, valuation and origin
- Understanding of ocean, road and air documentation process
Additional Information Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
- Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days annually)
- Annual Paid Holidays (10)
- Flexible Days (2 offered each Jan 1st)
- Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid, unused rolls over)
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- 2 types of Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Optional Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Training and Personnel Development Program
- Position is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday
- Business professional dress code
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