Customs Brokerage Coordinator

Forward Air Corporation; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Forward Air Corporation is seeking a Customs Brokerage Specialist located in Groveport, Ohio. This role is crucial in ensuring the compliant and efficient movement of freight across international borders. You will manage customs activities for various shipment modalities and collaborate with diverse teams to facilitate regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant experience and a solid understanding of customs regulations. This position is 100% on-site.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in logistics brokerage, customs processing, or multimodal freight forwarding.
• Strong understanding of customs regulations, HTS classification, valuation, and documentation requirements.
• Ability to work accurately under time constraints in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process customs entries for multimodal freight, including ground, air, ocean, and rail shipments.
• Review, prepare, and verify required import/export documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate with customers, carriers, customs agencies, and internal teams to resolve shipment issues.

Skills

Customs regulations

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Customs Specialist)

Tools

CargoWise

Descartes

Magaya

Microsoft O365

Job description

Overview

Schedule: Mon - Fri 9am - 6pm

Pay Rate: $21 - $25 per hour

The Customs Brokerage Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the compliant, timely, and accurate movement of multimodal freight across international borders. They support customs brokerage activities for ground, air, ocean, and rail shipments, helping customers navigate complex regulatory requirements while maintaining operational excellence. They work closely with internal teams, carriers, customs officials, and clients to ensure all documentation is properly managed and that shipments clear customs efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Process customs entries for multimodal freight, including ground, air, ocean, and rail shipments.
• Review, prepare, and verify required import/export documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate with customers, carriers, customs agencies, and internal teams to resolve shipment issues and maintain end-to-end visibility.
• Track and monitor shipments to ensure timely customs clearance and delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of customs regulations, trade laws, and applicable government agency requirements.
• Coordinate with freight forwarding partners to ensure proper classification, valuation, and documentation of goods.
• Accurately update internal systems with shipment, billing, and compliance information.
• Investigate and troubleshoot customs delays or holds; escalate as appropriate.
• Support audit processes by maintaining organized, compliant documentation and records.
• Identify process improvement opportunities that strengthen compliance and operational efficiency.
• Assist with customer inquiries related to brokerage, compliance, and shipment status.
• Collaborate with cross-functional logistics teams to ensure seamless freight movement and handoffs.
• Uphold service-level standards, accuracy metrics, and performance expectations.
• All other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required
• Certification/Licensure: Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), Licensed Customs Broker) preferred, not required.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in logistics brokerage, customs processing, or multimodal freight forwarding.
• Experience using brokerage or freight forwarding platforms (e.g., CargoWise, Descartes, Magaya, or similar platforms).
• Strong understanding of customs regulations, HTS classification, valuation, and documentation requirements.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work accurately under time constraints in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive information.
• Technical: Proficient with common office technologies, including Windows PCs, Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and web conferencing (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.).
• Environment: Comfort commuting to/from and working in a 100% on-site setting (listed in this posting), with occasional travel for related meetings/events.

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.