Customs Brokerage Specialist, ACT Destination Operations

Amazon; United States; On-site; USD 26,174 - 45,460; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a detail‑oriented Customs Brokerage Specialist to own daily clearance operations across ocean, air, rail, and truck shipments. You will partner with freight forwarders, sellers, and vendors to ensure compliant documentation and timely entry filing.

The role requires accurate data entry, knowledge of U.S. customs rules, and collaboration with logistics teams to resolve issues end‑to‑end in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Excel at a basic level (e.g., navigation, math/lookup functions)
• Experience performing accurate data entry and analysis
• Experience in international logistics, cross-border transportation, or U.S. Customs rules and regulations
• 2+ years of customs entry writing experience with a track record handling complex, high-value shipments

Responsibilities

• Verify completeness and accuracy of onboarding documentation and records
• Prepare and submit import documentation to regulatory agencies for timely release
• Data entry for entry filing, tariff classifications, and inspection records
• Monitor shipment clearance status and escalate issues with freight forwarders
• Generate and track delivery forms ensuring all compliance requirements are met
• Meet daily/weekly KPI targets for entry submission accuracy and timeliness
• Provide second-tier support for Customer Service escalations on cross-border shipments
• Collaborate with origin and destination logistics teams to resolve shipment issues end-to-end

Skills

Data entry accuracy

International logistics knowledge

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or business

Licensed customs broker

Tools

Excel

Job description

Customs Brokerage Specialist, ACT Destination Operations

Application deadline: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

At Amazon, we're committed to being Earth's most customer‑centric company. The Amazon Customs & Trade (ACT) team plays a critical role in that mission — delivering end‑to‑end customs brokerage services that keep global supply chains moving efficiently and compliantly.

We are looking for a detail‑oriented and customer‑obsessed Customs Brokerage Specialist to join our growing team. In this role, you will own daily customs clearance operations across ocean, air, rail, and truck cross‑border shipments — partnering with freight forwarders, sellers, and vendors to ensure accurate documentation, timely entry filing, and full regulatory compliance. You'll be a key escalation point for clearance issues and a trusted resource for internal and external stakeholders.

Key job responsibilities

• Verify completeness and accuracy of customer onboarding documentation and commercial records
• Prepare and submit import documentation to regulatory agencies to ensure timely release and delivery
• Perform accurate data entry for entry filing, tariff classifications, and inspection records
• Monitor shipment clearance status and manage issue escalation with freight forwarders and logistics partners
• Generate and track delivery forms, ensuring all compliance requirements are met
• Meet daily and weekly KPI targets for entry submission accuracy and timeliness
• Serve as second‑tier support for Customer Service escalations related to cross‑border shipments
• Collaborate with origin and destination logistics teams to resolve shipment issues end‑to‑end

About the team

The Amazon Customs & Trade (ACT) team is a fast‑paced, high‑impact group of logistics and compliance professionals dedicated to making international trade seamless for Amazon's customers and partners. We operate at the intersection of global supply chain, regulatory compliance, and customer experience — and we hold ourselves to the same high bar we set for our customers. We value precision, ownership, and continuous improvement, and we're looking for teammates who do too.

Basic Qualifications

• Knowledge of Excel at a basic level (e.g., UX navigation, math & logical functions, lookup functions, etc.)
• Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required
• Experience performing accurate data entry and analysis
• Experience in international logistics, cross‑border transportation and supply chain, or U.S. Customs rules and regulations
• 2+ years of customs entry writing experience with a proven track record handling complex, high‑value shipments

Preferred Qualifications

• High school or equivalent diploma
• Bachelor's degree in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or business
• Licensed customs broker
• Experience in customs

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.

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