Customs Brokerage Agent

Expeditors International; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Health Plan: Medical

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development

Job summary

Expeditors International is seeking a detail-oriented Customs Specialist in Grapevine, TX. You will manage import/export paperwork, ensure accurate data entry, and support billing and compliance across a global logistics network.

The role involves interpreting procedures, maintaining timely communication with clients and internal teams, and contributing to efficient customs operations within a Fortune 500 environment.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with customs brokerage processes and classification/valuation/origin.
• Understanding of import/export documentation workflows for ocean, road, and air.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth and timely customs process flow.
• Enter data accurately into the operational system.
• Track and trace customs files and reporting.
• Prepare client billing accurately and on time.
• Interpret Desk Operating Procedures to meet customer instructions.
• Transfer declaration data into the customs entry system for valid declarations.
• Verify declaration information and submit to customs authorities while maintaining compliance.

Skills

Customs brokerage knowledge

Documentation handling (ocean/road/air

Interpersonal skills

Organizational & computer skills

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

• Ensure smooth and timely customs process flow
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system
• Track and Trace Custom 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

Reporting Structure

• Customs Brokerage Lead Agent, Supervisor 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