Customs Brokerage Agent

Expeditors; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical health plan

Life insurance

Stock purchase plan

Training and development

Growth opportunities

Referral bonus

Job summary

Expeditors in Washington state seeks a Customs Brokerage Lead Agent to ensure accurate import/export clearance and data entry into the operations system. You will track files, report on statuses, and coordinate with clients to meet expectations.

The role emphasizes compliance, attention to detail, and proactive problem solving within a global logistics network, offering growth and development opportunities through Expeditors' extensive programs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of customs brokerage process and relevant regulations.
• Understanding of import/export documentation and clearance filings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to coordinate with clients and internal teams.
• Proactive, highly organized with good computer skills and attention to detail.

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 the elements of import/export Desk Level Operating Procedure and interpret them for customer instructions.
• Transfer customs declaration information for valid customs declarations.
• Assist with verification of customs declaration information and submissions to customs authorities.
• Ensure compliance with regulations at all times.

Skills

Customs brokerage knowledge

Customs legislation knowledge

Documentation knowledge (ocean/air/rod

Interpersonal 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