Release Customs Analyst

Company Description

Livingston International is North America’s number one company focused on customs brokerage and compliance, Livingston International also offers international trade consulting and freight forwarding across the continent and around the globe. With our U.S. headquarters in Chicago, Livingston operates along the U.S.-Canada border, with regional air/sea hubs in Los Angeles, New York and Norfolk. Livingston employs over 3,200 employees at more than 125 key border points, seaports, airports and other strategic locations in North America, Europe and the Far East

Job Description

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensures accurate and timely process of shipments
• Creates customs entries through proper selection of client and client records, interpretation of documentation for all clients’ shipments, in a one-step process.
• Ensures correct value for duty is reported based on invoice details and terms of sale.
• In a professional manner, contacts client/ carrier for missing documentation, information or instructions necessary to release a shipment.
• Verifies documentation for release conditions and compliance.
• Ensures that all LII SOP’s and Business Rules are adhered to following special client instructions, Notes and Alerts. Identifies those that have become outdated or ineffective, making recommendations for change.
• Researches and response to straight-forward requests for information in a profession manner.
• Prioritizes and completes work according to client demands, Customs requirements and Livingston standards.
• Meet or exceeds productivity and quality standards expected.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS 

• High School Diploma/College Degree preferred
• Two years progressive brokerage experience acquired in release and entry preferred
• Excellent communication and organization skills including oral and written
• Client Service Oriented – interpersonal skills with internal/external clients and coworkers
• Ability to handle large volumes and meet tight deadlines
• Strong knowledge of company policies and procedures
• Attention to detail; organization, completeness and accuracy
• Good analytical skills with problem-solving ability
• Ability to make decisions and recommendations within authorized limitations
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to present a professional image
• Knowledge of Word and Excel software

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.