Customs Brokerage Coordinator

FedEx Corporation; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training Provided

Job summary

FedEx Logistics in Romulus, MI is seeking a customer service-focused professional to ensure timely release and movement of freight. You will prepare and submit documentation to customs and clients, resolve issues, and maintain strong relationships with brokers and service partners.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED and 6 months of related experience; proficiency with MS Office and office equipment is expected. Paid training is provided, with overtime possible during peak periods.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required; 6 months of brokerage or transportation experience or customer service preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and office equipment; able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide customers with the highest quality service and ensure timely release or movement of freight.
• Prepare, analyze, and submit documentation to U.S. Customs, agents, and clients in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Maintain relationships with brokers, T&B, and other service providers to exceed service requirements.
• Resolve billing issues and manage entry verification and post-entry activities on the customer's behalf.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Office equipment

Job description

To provide customers with the highest quality service by providing consistent customer service and resolution in order to ensure timely release and/or inbound or outbound movement of freight/cargo

Provide impeccable customer service.

Prepare, analyze, and/or submit documentation to the appropriate parties (U.S. Customs, agents, clients) in order to ensure they are in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations relating to customs.

Anticipate, identify, and resolve problems which could delay the timely release or movement of freight.

Maintain relationships with correspondent brokers, T&B, and other service providers to ensure that agents exceed the customers' service requirements.

Resolve banking and letter of credit problems.

Advise customers on payment terms.

Obtain payment on delinquent accounts and/or complete accounting adjustment forms for review.

Resolve billing issues, coordinate post entry activity on customer's behalf.

Complete accurate data input or corrections into computer files.

Perform route cause analysis as directed by the Account Administrator.

Coordinate post-entry activities on the customer's behalf.

Manage the entry verification process.

Access clients systems (external systems) as necessary.

Correspond with business partners in various mediums to include written, phone or e-mail.

Produce operational trend reports.

Keep business partners apprised of the exception process.

Pre alerts - receive and respond as needed per customer SOP.

Maintain general knowledge of FedEx products and services.

Interact with customers, internal staff/departments and management of all levels.

Develop and maintain a strong relationship with customer's front-line personnel.

Facilitate entry processing, as well as pre arrival and post arrival exception resolution. Performs other duties as assigned.

HS Diploma or GED required. 6 months of brokerage or transportation experience and/or customer service experience preferred. MS Office, Outlook, Office equipment (phone, fax, photocopier, printer, scanner) required.

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. Organizational Skills. Inter-personal skills. Problem solving Skills.

Handle high volume of work. Handle time sensitive work. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Detail oriented. Knowledge in HTS classification & familiar with the harmonized tariff system. Knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations & other federal regulations and requirements with respect to specific area of expertise. Paid Training Provided.

Preferred Qualifications: Technical proficiency with MS Office and office equipment, plus strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Experienced in time management, meeting deadlines and provide a positive and professional presence in the workplace.

Pay Transparency:

Pay: $20.76

Additional Details: Shift: - 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday - Friday with some weekend workdays. Mandatory overtime may be required during periods of high volume. In addition, working on company-recognized holidays may be necessary.

FedEx Logistics provides freight forwarding, as well as import and export services that allow companies to reach markets throughout the world. They help customers of all sizes solve the intricacies of shipping goods globally by providing comprehensive international ocean and air freight forwarding, surface transportation and distribution, customs brokerage, trade and customs advisory services, and advanced e-commerce and trade facilitation solutions. We're glad you stopped by and hope your job search experience with FedEx Logistics, Inc. will be rewarding. We look forward to hearing from you!

FedEx Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

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