Customs Brokerage Agent

Expeditors

Savannah (GA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and development program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Expeditors seeks a qualified professional in Savannah, GA to handle timely shipment processing, data entry, and billing in support of global logistics operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and customer service within Expeditors' procedures.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and 2+ years of Customs Brokerage/Compliance experience is preferred. Strong computer skills and the ability to type 45 wpm are required, along with excellent organization and

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
2 years Customs Brokerage/Compliance experience preferred.
Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to type: 45wpm.
Ability to work under pressure.
Adapt to changes.
High attention to detail.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong communication skills.
Process oriented.

Responsibilities

Timely and Accurate Shipment Processing per procedures; notify customers of issues; meet KPI standards.
Timely and Accurate Data Entry into operating systems; monitor exception reports for data integrity.
Timely and Accurate Billing and Accounting; invoice customers and manage charges per requirements; follow credit processes.
Receive documents; prepare customs entries; understand Import & Export SOPs.
Ensure accurate data entry into systems; monitor and resolve issues; ensure timely customs clearance.
Meet compliance with OPS and external regulations; understand department process flow; meet KPI goals.
Provide excellent customer service; anticipate needs; escalate when necessary; maintain rapport.
Job execution: complete quality work; comply with policies; pursue continuous improvement.
Reliability: meet deadlines; be punctual; prioritize tasks.
Collaboration: assist others for the benefit of the company.
Communication: professional verbal/written communication; respond to inquiries per standards.
Culture: embody Expeditors' cultural attributes.
Personal Growth: participate in required training; pursue development goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Time management

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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

Global supply chain management is what we do, but 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.

19,000 trained professionals
350+ locations worldwide
Fortune 500
Globally unified systems

Major Duty and Responsibilities

Timely and Accurate Shipment Processing

Ensures smooth and timely freight process flow according to Expeditors' operational procedures. Follows customer's standard operating procedures and proactively notifies customers of any issues. Consistently meets KPI standards, as per company's procedures.

Timely and Accurate Data Entry

Ensures accurate and timely data entry into our operational systems according to Expeditors' operational procedures and customer requirements. Monitors exception reports for quick data integrity resolution.

Timely and Accurate Billing and Accounting

Invoices customers the expected charges timely and accurately and according to Expeditors and customer requirements. Properly provisions service provider charges to avoid reserves. Follows proper credit approval processes in order to minimize risk and protect the company.

Operations:

Receive documents.
Prepare customs entries in Exp.o Customs.
Understand the elements of the Import & export customs SOP.

Ensure accurate and timely data entry into operating systems from LOG to DLV.

Ensure timely customs clearance of shipments.

Monitor customs clearances and communicate with Customers.

Meet compliance at all times to regulations. This includes internal policies and procedures such as Operational Process Standards (OPS) and external government regulations or customer policies / requirements.
Understand department process flow, constantly looking for areas of improved efficiency.
Meet and maintain KPI standards, as per department goals and metrics.

Expeditors Key Performance Expectations

Exceptional Customer Service:

Exceeds customer expectations by anticipating, understanding and meeting needs. Is proactive and when issues arise, is timely and resolute in solving problems, including escalating to management when necessary. Builds rapport and exhibits empathy during interactions, and consistently strives to improve customer satisfaction with customers. (This skill expectation applies both externally (customers, service providers) and internally (other Expeditors offices/employees).

Job Execution:

Consistently completes quality work that matches job expectations.Is committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement for own job function and across the network.All activities are compliant with company policies/procedures and code of business conduct and with government regulations.

Reliability:

Consistently meets deadlines. Is punctual and can be relied on for planning purposes. Is organized, manages own time effectively and can prioritize.

Collaboration:

Displays a willingness to accomplish not only his/her own job responsibilities without the need for constant prodding but is willing, without request, to aid and assist others to the benefit of the company and/or customers. Works in harmony with superiors and fellow workers without incident or delay.

Communication:

Effectively listens to others and communicates (verbal and written) in a professional manner, both internally and externally. Provides relevant and timely information to co-workers, customers and service providers.Answers phone calls and responds to voicemails, emails and other communication according to Expeditors' standards.

Culture:

Exhibits and promotes the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.

Personal Growth and Development:

Participates in training within the company’s guidelines, completing at least 52 hours of relevant training per year. Completes required training in a timely manner with minimal reminders. Pursues professional development goals for self, including participating in a development plan as appropriate.

Education and Experience: