Customs Brokerage Agent

Expeditors International; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Life Assurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training & Development

Growth opportunities

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Expeditors International in Birmingham is seeking a Customs Entry Clerk to manage import/export documentation, data entry, and timely clearance of shipments. The role involves coordinating with customers and ensuring accurate processing of shipments.

The ideal candidate should have knowledge of global logistics, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive, organized approach to work. This on-site position offers growth within a global logistics company.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of global logistics industry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proactive approach with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customs entries in Customsware or similar software.
• Understand import/export SOP elements.
• Ensure accurate data entry into operating systems.
• Ensure timely customs clearance of shipments.
• Monitor clearances and communicate with customers.
• Process shipments timely and smoothly, ensuring freight flow.
• Invoice customers and follow credit approval to minimise risk.

Skills

Logistics knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Proactive organization

Job 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

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare customs entries in Customsware or other customs software.
• Understand the elements of the Import & export customs SOP.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into operating systems.
• Ensure timely customs clearance of shipments.
• Monitor customs clearances and communicate with Customers.
• Timely and accurate shipment processing, ensuring smooth freight process flow.
• Invoice customers the expected charges and follow proper credit approval processes in order to minimise risk ad protect the company.

Qualifications

• Global logistics industry knowledge
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Pro-active approach andstrong organizational skills

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Assurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus