Customs Brokerage Specialist

FedEx Group; Elk Grove Village (IL); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Paid training

Job summary

FedEx Logistics in Elk Grove Village, IL is seeking a customer-focused logistics support specialist to ensure timely freight movement and accurate documentation for customs compliance.

You will coordinate with brokers and service providers, prepare and review trade documentation, and resolve billing issues while delivering high-value customer service. A high school diploma and 1+ year experience in brokerage/transportation or customer service are required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• At least 12 months brokerage/transportation or customer service experience.
• Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, and office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide and ensure a high level of customer service by maintaining strong relationships with customers’ front-line personnel.
• Prepare, analyze, and submit documentation to customs, agents, and clients in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Research, negotiate carrier rates, and provide quotes for freight movement; resolve billing issues and ensure invoicing accuracy.
• Handle high-volume, time-sensitive work with independence and accuracy.
• Paid training provided; flexibility for a hybrid schedule with defined work hours.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Cargowise

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 and ensure a high level of customer service by developing and maintaining a strong relationship with customers' front line personnel in the various operating divisions and subsidiaries. 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 and transportation. 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. Resolve billing issues and ensure that invoicing and vendor payments are billed accurately. Complete accurate data input or corrections into computer files. Obtain payment on delinquent accounts and/or complete accounting adjustment forms for review. For transportation customer service reps: develop rates and/or provide quotes for the movement of freight. Research and negotiate carrier rates. Resolve billing issues, coordinate post entry activity on customer's behalf.

High school diploma/GED. Proficient computer skills. Strong cust svc, organizational & communication (written/oral) skills. Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations & other federal regulations and requirements w/respect to specific area of expertise (chb, air trans, ocean trans, surf trans) as applicable depending on functional department. Chb: proficient in H.T.S. Classification & familiary with the harmonized tariff system. Air trans: department of commerece & treasury regulations such as export licensing & schedule b tariff classifications. Banking requirements for international trade. Regulations regarding dangerous goods shipping & foreign regulations. Ocean trans: bsa - icc 400/500/322. Hazardous materials, shipping act of 1984, plant quarantine, usda regs, sgs & other independent surveyor & tariff requirements. Sur trans: regs for import/export; DOT. Basic math skills for conversions to metric and currency evaluations. One and a half (1 1/2) years of work/field experience preferred.

HS Diploma or GED required. 12 months of brokerage or transportation experience and/or customer service experience required. 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:

• US Customs clearance/entry processing experience.
• Cargowise experience.

Pay Transparency:

Pay: $25.37 - $35.51 USD Hourly

Additional Details:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Hybrid.

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.

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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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