What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customs Brokerage Agent position at Expeditors?
Company Description
We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!
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!
Job Description
- Ensure smooth and timely customs process flow
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system
- Track and Trace Custom files and reporting
- Ensure accurate and timely client billing
- Understand all the elements of the import Customs Desk Level Operating Procedure and correctly interpret this information to fulfill our customer's instructions and expectations.
- Transfer customs declaration information from documents, or other sources into the customs entry system to allow for the build of a valid customs declaration
- Assist with verification of customs declaration information and the submission of such to the customs authority
- Ensure compliance at all times to regulations
Qualifications
- Excellent customer service skills and positive, professional attitude
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Skilled in written and verbal communication
- Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Sense of urgency, is adaptable and a self-starter
- Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills
- Fluent in English
Additional Information
Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
- Pay is commensurate with experience and the type of work issued
- These positions establish the base for a variety of future career opportunities
- Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
- Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
- Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Training and Education Program
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
This position is for our Houston area office, located near George Bush Intercontinental Airport, and is IN OFFICE.