Customs Brokerage Processor

Colonial Group; Town of Champlain (NY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance program

401K and company contribution

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Metro Customs Brokers in the US (a subsidiary of Omnitrans Inc.) seeks a Customs Brokerage Processor to join our Processing Team. Location includes the NY City area, Garden City, Rouses Point, and Buffalo.

You will validate and process commercial documents for CBP entry release requests, determine tariff classification and valuation, ensure ACE compliance, and support the PAPS call center and daily workflow.

Qualifications

• Completion of vocational or technical degree.
• At least 3 years customs brokerage experience.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• High level of autonomy and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure shipment files have proper documentation (invoices, packing list, manifests, declarations).
• Review documents for missing information needed to rate shipments (origin, additions, deductions).
• Process missing information requests and return files to Client Representative.
• Establish value for duty and apply valuation adjustments as required.
• Determine suggested Tariff Treatment and identify proper HS code.
• Ensure ACE reporting elements are compliant.
• Process urgent files and manage daily workflow.
• Support PAPS call center and related clerical duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Multitasking

Autonomy

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Learning mindset

Education

Vocational or technical degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Metro Customs Brokers, a subsidiary of Omnitrans Inc., is looking for a Customs BrokerageProcessor to join our Processing Team in US Customs Brokerage division.

Location :NY City area, Garden City, Rouses Point, Buffalo

Available Shifts :

Monday to Friday (8:30 am - 5:00 pm)

Tuesday to Saturday ( 4:00 pm- 12:00 am)

This person validates and processes commercial documentation for presentation of entry release request to US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Responsibilities

• Ensure that shipment files contain the proper documentation such as: Commercial invoices, packing list, manifests, PGA documentation, Free Trade Agreement declarations, etc.
• Review the content of these documents to make sure there is no missing information required to rate shipment, such as: country of origin, additions, deductions, etc.
• Process missing information request and return file to Client Representative for follow up
• Establish the value for duty of the shipment (applying valuation adjustments as required, etc.)
• Determine suggested Tariff Treatment
• Identify the proper classification code for each imported good
• Ensure compliance with all ACE reporting elements
• Ensure that urgent files are processed and daily workflow is completed / allocated
• Support PAPS call center
• Perform other general clerical duties as necessary

What You Bring

• Completion of vocational or technical degree
• At least 3 years customs brokerage experience
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Customer service oriented.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• High level of autonomy and time management skills required.
• High ability to handle multiple priorities without losing details
• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Accustomed to working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proficient computer skills required (MS Office) and can quickly learn the company software and specific programs.

What We Offer

• To be part of an international company with offices across Canada, the United States and China, which has been providing logistics and customs brokerage services for 45 years.
• To work with a highly collaborative team and strong professionals in the industry.
• Industry leading compensation package.
• Have access to a complete insurance program.
• 401K and contribution of the company.
• A hybrid work environment with two days per week at the office.
• A work environment that allows you to bring your ideas to life and develop your potential.
• Work-life balance.

Hourly Range of pay
Buffalo, NY : $22 - $30
Rouses Point, NY: $22 - $30
NY City Area: $25.6 -$35