Customs Brokerage Agent

Expeditors; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time

Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development Program

Job summary

A global logistics company is hiring for a Customs Brokerage position in Reno, Nevada, focusing on efficient freight movement and exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include ensuring smooth shipment processes and accurate data entry, while effectively communicating with stakeholders. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and a solid knowledge of logistics. The role offers a competitive hourly wage and robust benefits, emphasizing internal growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of logistics processes and customs brokerage.
• Effective interpersonal skills with a focus on communication.
• Organizational skills essential for managing shipments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth shipment process and data accuracy.
• Track shipments and provide clear communication.
• Represent the company professionally to stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of industry-specific qualifications

Effective communication skills

Proactive organizational skills

Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

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: Ensure the proper and timely movement and clearance of freight, while providing exceptional customer service within the Customs Brokerage department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure smooth and timely shipment process flow
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system based on defined metrics
• Track and trace shipments
• Provide proactive and clear communication to internal and external customers
• Ensure accurate and timely client billing, including dispute resolution
• Understand customer expectation to ensure all the elements of the SOP and KPI’s are met
• Ensure compliance to company policies and external regulations
• Complete cross training in order to support team coverage
• Professionally represent Expeditors to our customers, service providers, and government agencies

Expectations:

• Continually identify areas to improve efficiency
• Embrace and adopt technology to optimize their ability to complete their work
• Achieve standard of 52 hours training per year, including all mandatory trainings
• Drive and develop customer relationship in order to exceed their expectations
• Have a sense of urgency, be willing to help by offering solutions
• MUST BE LOCAL***

Qualifications

• Have knowledge and/or prior experience of industry specific qualifications
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
• Pro‑active, strong organizational skills
• Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Expected compensation $22.00 to $28.00 per hour.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.