Customs Entry Specialist

Uber-Freight-4; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental and vision benefits

401k match

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Equity awards

Incentive bonus program

Job summary

Uber Freight in Laredo, TX is seeking a detail-oriented Customer Service Specialist to assist clients with entry-related inquiries and CBP-compliant import documentation. The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, with standard business hours at our Laredo office.

You will be the primary contact for clients on brokerage services, manage documentation, monitor tariff changes, and coordinate with internal teams to resolve shipment issues while maintaining accurate records and delivering timely updates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite/Google Suite.
• 1–2 years of U.S. Customs brokerage, import operations, or trade compliance experience.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with multitasking ability and customer service focus.
• Ability to work independently, make rapid and accurate decisions in high-stress situations, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Bilingual: English and Spanish with full professional proficiency in both languages.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding U.S. Customs brokerage services, including entry documentation, shipment status, and basic compliance inquiries.
• Prepare, review, and process import documentation per CBP regulations, SOPs, and client requirements.
• Monitor tariff changes and regulatory updates, ensuring entries are processed correctly and escalated when necessary.
• Coordinate with operations, compliance, accounting, and carriers to resolve routine shipment issues and avoid clearance delays.
• Maintain accurate, well-organized records of entries and client communications in line with audit requirements.
• Provide timely shipment updates, status reports, and issue notifications to clients.
• Research routine questions and escalate complex issues to senior team members or compliance when appropriate.
• Communicate effectively in English and Spanish with clients, carriers, and internal stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement by following processes and suggesting efficiencies.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Customer Service Specialist. This role is responsible for assisting clients with entry-related inquiries, processing import documentation, and ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations while delivering timely and accurate service. This is a full-time Monday–Friday position with standard business hours, based at our Laredo, TX. office.

What the Candidate Will Do

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients regarding U.S. Customs brokerage services, including entry documentation, shipment status, and basic compliance inquiries.
• Prepare, review, and process import documentation in accordance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, internal SOPs, and client specific requirements.
• Monitor and adapt to ongoing tariff changes and regulatory updates, ensuring entries are processed correctly and escalated when necessary.
• Coordinate with internal teams (operations, compliance, accounting, and carriers) to resolve routine shipment issues and avoid clearance delays.
• Maintain accurate, well-organized records of entries, client communications, and supporting documentation in accordance with audit and retention requirements.Provide timely and professional shipment updates, status reports, and issue notifications to clients.
• Demonstrate self-reliance by independently researching routine questions, reviewing regulations, and utilizing internal resources before escalating issues. Identify potential entry discrepancies or compliance risks and promptly elevate to senior team members or compliance when appropriate.
• Communicate effectively and professionally in both English and Spanish, verbally and in writing, with clients, carriers, and internal stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement by following established processes, identifying gaps, and suggesting efficiencies when applicable.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite/Google Suite
  
• 1–2 years of U.S. Customs brokerage, import operations, or trade compliance experience, including working knowledge of tariff classification, duty programs, and CBP entry processes.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to multitask and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Ability to work independently, make rapid and accurate decisions in high-stress situations, and escalater complex issues appropriately.
• Bilingual : English and Spanish with full professional proficiency in both written and verbal communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Customs, or a related field.
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or equivalent customs training preferred

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Uber Freight helps companies move goods more reliably and efficiently. We bring together the technology, people, and transportation capacity they need, using real‑time data from millions of shipments to guide smarter decisions. That helps customers spot issues early, avoid costly surprises, and deliver on time. Uber Freight works with 1 in 3 Fortune 500 shippers across North America and manages over $17B in freight. Learn more at www.uberfreight.com.

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