Customs Entry Specialist - Global Trade Compliance

DHL Express; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401K with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

DHL Express is hiring a Customs Entry Agent to ensure compliance with federal and foreign regulations for imported products, processing entries to US Customs, and handling tariffs and documentation. This role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma (Associate degree preferred), 1 year of related experience, and the ability to work overtime as needed, with effective communication across teams

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Associate degree preferred).
• Overtime is required.
• 1 year experience in transportation or customs preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), database and web-based applications.
• Good oral and written communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills; courteous and clear telephone voice.
• Proficiency on a 10 key calculator.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning and directing the flow of traffic to/from foreign destinations.
• Effectively classifies dutiable import/export shipments to ensure compliance with all government agency rules and regulations.
• Processes all requests for extensions, expiration, cancellation and all government entries.
• Communicates with origin and destination locations regarding shipment status and special handling and delivery processes.
• Applies for Import/Export Permits and Certificates of Eligibility.
• Maintains open line of communication with department of foreign affairs.
• May receive and distribute all incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence.
• Examine online commercial invoices and other documents, to determine the correct Harmonized Tariff Code for each commodity.
• Knowledge of US Customs Regulations regarding Foreign Trade Agreements, and other duty exemptions.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, and possess time management skills.
• Process shipments through various online portals for submission to FDA and US Customs to obtain proper clearance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Oral and written communication

Customer service skills

Problem solving

10-key calculator

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based applications

10-key calculator

Job description

DHL Express is hiring a Customs Entry Agent to ensure compliance with federal and foreign regulations for imported products, processing entries to US Customs, and handling tariffs and documentation. This role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma (Associate degree preferred), 1 year of related experience, and the ability to work overtime as needed, with effective communication across teams