LO281:Customs Agent

FedEx; Bogotá ciudad; Presencial; COP 24.000.000 - 36.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

FedEx Express Latin America and Caribbean Division is seeking a Customs Agent (Open) for its Bogota operations. The role ensures timely import/export customs clearance, prepares required forms, and coordinates with authorities to maintain compliance.

The ideal candidate has two years in international freight/cargo customs, knowledge of clearance procedures, and strong communication skills. A high school degree and a valid driver's license are required to support station duties.

Formación

• Two years experience in international freight/cargo customs policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of airport and customs clearance procedures is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Must have a valid driver's license and basic computer literacy.
• Customs-specific English is required.
• CRT experience is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Perform customs clearance processing for import/export and transshipments.
• Prepare customs forms and paperwork for timely clearance and duties/taxes calculations.
• Create international manifests and related documents for shipments.
• Coordinate with customs officials and internal teams for compliant clearance.
• Inform customers about duties and taxes and obtain needed information.
• Maintain organized customs documentation and filing.
• Assist with baggage handling and station duties as needed.
• Ensure compliance with FedEx policies and country regulations.

Conocimientos

Freight customs

Clearance procedures

Communication skills

Driver's license

CRT experience

English proficiency

Educación

High School degree/Equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Welcome

Welcome to FedEx Express Latin America and Caribbean Division Employment Opportunities Site! FedEx is widely acknowledged as a world-class company. We are honored and proud to be consistently recognized as a great place to work, a technology innovator and one of the world's most admired and respected companies.

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• 2020 FedEx LAC included in the GPTW's Best Workplaces in Latin America Ranking (24th)
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• 2020 FedEx Mexico received the CEMEFI Certification for 13th consecutive years endorsing FedEx as a company socially responsible
• 2021 FedEx Chile was re-certified with Giro Limpio, a seal from the Agency of Sustainable Energy that seeks to improve the energy efficiency of the ground transportation sector, by reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
• 2019 FedEx Uruguay selected by GPTW among the 5 best companies to work for.

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RC785538 LO281:Customs Agent (Open)

LO281:Customs Agent

Full time

Avenida Dorado #106-81

Bogota, CU

24010

Colombia

• Performs a basic level of processing and obtaining customs clearance approval for import/export and transshipments of documents, packages, and merchandise in baggage or air freight.
• Prepares necessary customs forms to enable import, export, and transshipments procedures to take place in a timely, efficient, and effective manner for consignments arriving/departing via aircraft.
• Ex. master airway bills, cargo manifests and general declarations, invoices, and other related paperwork.
• Prepares forms detailing customs duties, tariffs, and taxes/V.A.T. fees to enable timely recovery of costs.
• Prepares international manifests to ensure responsive and efficient customs clearance is possible.
• Ensures station's full compliance with country customs and tax laws and in line with FedEx policies, procedures, practices, and rules.
• Interfaces with customs officials and coordinates customs activities with internal operation employees.
• Contacts customers for additional information and to inform them on duties and taxes to be paid.
• Maintain all customs documentation well organized and properly filed.
• Performs sorting, baggage support at airport and station, and retrieves air freight from carriers as required.

• High School degree/Equivalent.
• Two (2) years experience in international freight/cargo customs policies, procedures, rules, and laws.
• Knowledge of airport and customs clearance procedures preferred.
• Personable and good written and verbal communication skills.
• Drivers license.
• General office skills and computer literate.
• CRT experience preferred.
• Customs-specific English required.

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