Customs Compliance Agent

Expeditors International; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Holidays

Flexible days

401(k) match

ESPP

Health Savings Account

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

DC FSA

EAP

Training & development

Educational assistance

Job summary

Expeditors International is seeking a Customs Compliance Specialist in Washington to support and ensure compliance with applicable customs laws and internal policies across brokerage operations. The role acts as a compliance support function, contributing to consistent, efficient, and compliant customs processes within the assigned scope.

You will review declarations, monitor risk areas, and collaborate with operations and product teams.

Qualifications

• Understanding of customs regulations and procedures.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in English; local language desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with customs laws, regulations and internal policies.
• Support compliance oversight for all customs procedures.
• Review customs declarations and identify errors, risks and corrective actions.
• Support post-entry activities including amendments and corrections.
• Monitor key risk areas and escalate complex cases.
• Provide guidance on customs compliance to operations.
• Support implementation of compliance initiatives and process improvements.
• Collaborate with operations and product teams.
• Maintain communication with customs authorities as required.
• Support internal audits and compliance controls.

Skills

Customs compliance

Analytical skills

English proficiency

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

Summary Description:

To support and ensure compliance with applicable customs laws, regulations, and internal policies across brokerage operations. The role acts as a compliance and support function, contributing to consistent, efficient, and compliant customs processes within the assigned scope.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Ensure compliance with customs laws, regulations and internal policies

Support compliance oversight for all customs procedures

Review customs declarations and identify errors, risks and corrective actions

• Support post-entry activities including amendments and corrections

Monitor key risk areas (e.g. transit discharge, export confirmation, temporary storage)

Act as an escalation point for complex or high- risk customs cases

Provide guidance and support to operations on customs compliance matters

Support implementation of customs compliance initiatives and process improvements

Collaborate with operations, product teams and other stakeholders

Maintain effective communication with customs authorities and other governmental agencies when required

Support internal audits and compliance controls

Promote a strong compliance culture and awareness across the district

Support data accuracy and integrity related to customs declarations and systems

Qualifications

U.S. Customs Broker License (preferred)

Relevant experience in customs operations or compliance

Good understanding of customs regulations, procedures

Proficiency in English, local language skills desirable

Strong analytical skills

Additional Information

Expected Salary:$30 - $40 hourly

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire)
• Holidays (10)
• Flexible Days (2)
• PaidSick Time(accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Educational Assistance and Reimbursement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.

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