Brokerage Rater

UPS; Maia; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and development

Excellent career advancement

Job summary

UPS in Porto is seeking a Permanent full-time Brokerage Assistant to handle general brokerage tasks, assess duties and taxes for international imports, and coordinate arrivals with Customs. The role involves ensuring regulatory compliance and clear communication with customers for efficient clearance.

The ideal candidate offers Portuguese fluency, a Customs background, and solid Microsoft Office skills, with English at B1 level.

Qualifications

• Customs certification preferred.
• Experience in a customs environment.
• English level at least B1 (written and spoken).
• Fluent Portuguese language skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform general brokerage tasks and assess duties and taxes for international package imports.
• Prepare and coordinate arrangements for aircraft/truck arrivals and communications with Customs.
• Ensure that duties and tax assessments comply with local regulations.
• Contact customers to obtain information required for customs clearance of shipments.
• Prepare reports and support the supervisor in managing the overnight team.
• Resolve issues related to customs declarations and cargo manifests.

Skills

Customs certification

English B1

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Results-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow - people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.

We are looking for someone to help us improve our services and customer satisfaction by performing administrative tasks within the Brokerage department. You will be part of this team!

Do you enjoy working in a dynamic and stimulating environment with new challenges to solve every day? Do you consider yourself someone who can handle complex situations and work effectively under established deadlines?

Job Description:

• Perform general brokerage tasks and assess duties and taxes for international package imports. Prepare and coordinate the necessary arrangements for aircraft/truck arrivals and the related communications with Customs.
• Ensure that customs duties and tax assessments comply with local customs and tax regulations.
• Contact customers when necessary to obtain the information required for customs clearance of shipments.
• Prepare reports and support the supervisor in managing and organizing the overnight team.
• Resolve issues related to customs declarations and cargo manifests.
• Perform other technical and administrative duties related to the role.

What will you do each day?

• Perform general brokerage tasks and assess duties and taxes for international package imports. Prepare and coordinate the necessary arrangements for aircraft/truck arrivals and the related communications with Customs.
• Ensure that customs duties and tax assessments comply with local customs and tax regulations.
• Contact customers when necessary to obtain the information required for customs clearance of shipments.
• Prepare reports and support the supervisor in managing and organizing the overnight team.
• Resolve issues related to customs declarations and cargo manifests.
• Perform other technical and administrative duties related to the role.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing training and development
• Our internal promotion policy provides excellent career advancement opportunities

What are we looking for?

• Customs certification preferred
• Previous experience in a customs environment
• Intermediate level of English (B1), both written and spoken, preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Fluent Portuguese language skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Results-oriented mindset
• Problem-solving skills
• Teamwork spirit
• Working hours: Tuesday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM

How We Recruit

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A Little About Our Business

Founded in 1907 as a messenger company in the United States, UPS has grown into a global organization with one of the world's most recognized and admired brands. We have become the world's largest package delivery company and a leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services. Every day, we manage the flow of goods, funds, and information in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.

Employee Type:

Permanent

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