Customs Brokerage Agent

Expeditors; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as a Customs Officer, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely clearance of consignments while providing outstanding customer service. This role demands attention to detail, organizational skills, and a proactive attitude, contributing to a fast-paced team environment focused on operational excellence.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Bike to work scheme

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Strong willingness to assist and support customers and colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Organized with keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper and timely clearance and release of consignments.
• Provide exceptional customer service within the Customs Brokerage department.
• Ensure compliance with all external and internal policies and regulations.

Skills

Positive and willing to help attitude

Effective interpersonal skills

Pro-active, strong organisational skills

Good computer skills

Job description

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Company Description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

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

Scope of Position:

To ensure the proper and timely clearance and release of consignments, while providing an exceptional customer service within the Customs Brokerage department.

Also required are excellent oral and written communication skills and a proven history of providing exceptional customer service at all levels.

Attention to detail is essential to be successful within this role. Our work environment is team oriented and very fast paced; therefore, a strong candidate must have excellent interpersonal, organizational & time management skills in addition to the professional attitude that exemplifies the Expeditors culture.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Operations:

• Ensure customer specific DLSOP (Desk Level Standard Operating Procedure) are utilised in conjunction with consignments documentation and data to fulfill government agencies & our customers’ requirements.
• Verify that all documentation received for customs purposes are compliant and correct and retained within our document retention system.
• Transpose customs declaration information from documents, or other sources into the customs entry system to allow for the timely build of a valid customs declaration.
• Track and trace Customs files via your assigned work board.
• Ensure timely customs submission and release of all customs entry types, for all modes of transport to the UK, in line with our KPI’s
• Ensure accurate and timely client billing.
• Interact with customs authorities to address any issues/questions that may arise during the clearing process.
• Act as the liaison between the customs authorities (or other government agencies and customers)
• Attend any customs inspections & present documentation to customs authorities where required
• Contribute to maintain strong relationships with customs officers & our customers.
• Ensure compliance at all times to all external and internal policies and regulations. This includes internal policies and procedures such as Operational Process Standards (OPS) and external government regulations.
• Understand the department process flow, constantly looking for areas of improved efficiency.
• Keep up to date on all regulatory requirements governing the import and export of goods. This includes but is not limited to customs procedures for imports and exports, other government agency requirements i.e. health, agricultural, police and military, export controls and prohibited and restricted goods. Meet KPI standards, as per the company’s procedures.
• Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external)
• Escalation of problems to Management when necessary
  
  

Expeditors Key Performance Expectations

Exceptional Customer Service:

Exceeds customer expectations by anticipating, understanding and meeting needs. Is proactive and when issues arise, is timely and resolute insolving problems, including escalating to management when necessary. Builds rapport and exhibits empathy during interactions, andconsistently strives to improve customer satisfaction with customers. (This skill expectation applies both externally (customers, serviceproviders) and internally (other Expeditors offices/employees).

Job Execution:Consistently completes quality work that matches job expectations. Is committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement forown job function and across the network. All activities are compliant with company policies/procedures and code of business conduct and withgovernment regulations.

Reliability:Consistently meets deadlines. Is punctual and can be relied on for planning purposes. Is organized, manages own time effectively and canprioritize.

Collaboration: Displays a willingness to accomplish not only his/her own job responsibilities without the need for constant prodding but is willing, without request, to aid and assist others to the benefit of the company and/or customers. Works in harmony with superiors and fellow workers without incident or delay.

• Communication: Effectively listens to others and communicates (verbal and written) in a professional manner, both internally and externally. Provides relevant and timely information to co-workers, customers and service providers. Answers phone calls and responds to voicemails, emails and other communication according to Expeditors' standards.
• Culture: Exhibits and promotes the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.
• Personal Growth and Development: Participates in training within the company’s guidelines, completing at least 52 hours of relevant training per year. Completes required training in a timely manner with minimal reminders. Pursues professional development goals for self, including participating in a development plan as appropriate.
  
  

Performance Expectations

Timely and Accurate Shipment Processing:Ensures smooth and timely freight process flow according to Expeditors' operational procedures. Follows customer's standard operating procedures and proactively notifies customers of any issues. Consistently meets KPI standards, as per company's procedures.

Timely and Accurate Data Entry: Ensures accurate and timely data entry into our operational systems according to Expeditors' operational procedures and customer requirements. Monitors exception reports for quick data integrity resolution.

Timely and Accurate Billing and Accounting:Invoices customers the expected charges timely and accurately and according to Expeditors and customer requirements. Properly provisions service provider charges to avoid reserves. Follows proper credit approval processes in order to minimize risk and protect the company.

Personal Development:

• Meets company standards of 52 hours training per year per employee.
• Attend training classes when required.
• Complete mandatory training when required.
  
  

Culture:

• Adhere to the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humour, and Visionary.
  
  

Qualifications

Skills:

• Positive and willing to help attitude
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results.
• Pro-active, strong organisational skills.
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  
  

Additional Information

• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Bike to work scheme
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
  

Monday - Friday 0900-1730

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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