Customs Brokerage Agent

Expeditors; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time

Health Plan: Medical

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development Program

Growth opportunities within the company

Employee Referral Program Bonus

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, seeks a Customs Brokerage Specialist to ensure smooth customs processes and accurate client billing. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of customs legislation, excellent computer skills, and a proactive approach. Expeditors offers comprehensive benefits including paid vacations, health insurance, and opportunities for advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• Understanding of customs legislation, classification, and valuation.
• Familiarity with ocean, road, and air documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth and timely customs process flow.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into the operational system.
• Track and trace Customs files and reporting.

Skills

Knowledge of customs brokerage process

Effective interpersonal skills

Pro-active approach and strong organizational skills

Good computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word)

Fluent in English

Job description

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

• Ensure smooth and timely customs process flow
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system
• Track and Trace Customs files and reporting
• Ensure accurate and timely client billing
• Understand all the elements of the import and export customs Desk Level Operating Procedure and correctly interpret this information to fulfill our customer's instructions and expectations.
• Transfer customs declaration information from documents, or other sources into the customs entry system to allow for the build of a valid customs declaration
• Assist with verification of customs declaration information and the submission of such to the customs authority
• Ensure compliance at all times to regulations

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of customs brokerage process, customs legislation – especially with regards to classification, valuation and origin
• Understanding of ocean, road and air documentation process
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Pro‑active approach, strong organizational and computer skills
• Good computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word)
• Fluent in English

Reporting Structure

• Customs Brokerage Supervisor, Operations Manager, and Manager

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus