Customs Trade Coordinator

FedEx Logistics; East Point (GA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FedEx Logistics is hiring for a role focused on coordinating required documentation for US customs, ensuring accurate classifications, and processing import paperwork. You will deliver strong customer service and work with multiple departments to uphold compliance and efficiency.

The position involves data entry, multiple systems, and potential remote filings, with a training period and opportunities for a hybrid work setup after completion of training.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 6 months work experience preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to use multiple systems and reference material.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate documentation required by US Customs/Government Agencies for entry of goods into the US on behalf of importers.
• Provide impeccable customer service.
• Obtain correct classification of goods for customs release from database, SOP's, tariff book, internet or customs.
• Data entry and processing of various import related documentation for submission to US Customs and may handle all PGA's (participating Government Agencies).
• Maintain and keep current all shipment documentation in compliance with all record keeping requirements.
• Adhere to all international importing and exporting regulations.
• Work closely with other internal staff, departments, other FedEx operations, and customers to deliver high level of service to customers.
• Process agency brokerage shipments.
• May handle remote filings.
• Ensure all government and organizational policies are followed.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Paid Training Provided.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Office software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordination of the documentation required by US Customs/Government Agencies for entry of goods into the US on behalf of importers.
• Provide impeccable customer service.
• Obtain correct classification of goods for customs release from database, SOP's, tariff book, internet or customs.
• Data entry and processing of various import related documentation for submission to US Customs and may handle all PGA's (participating Government Agencies).
• Maintain and keep current all shipment documentation in compliance with all record keeping requirements.
• Adhere to all international importing and exporting regulations.
• Work closely with other internal staff, departments, other FedEx operations, and customers to deliver high level of service to customers.
• Process agency brokerage shipments.
• May handle remote filings.
• Ensure all government and organizational policies are followed.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Paid Training Provided.

Qualifications & Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED required. No industry experience required. Minimum of 6 months work experience preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience using computer systems in a professional, educational, or comparable environment with the ability to perform routine tasks such as data entry, document creation, navigation of standard software applications, and operation of basic office equipment.
• 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.
• Ability to use multiple systems and reference material.
• Interact with customers, carriers, brokers, government agencies, internal staff, management of all levels, internal departments.

Preferred Qualifications

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM. Hybrid with the opportunity to transition to fully remote after successful completion of training and role requirements. Must have excellent computer skills and proficiency in Office 365.

Compensation

Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current. Starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors. Permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay: Typical starting rate: $22.25

Benefits

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency

Equal Opportunity

FedEx Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Criminal History & Wage History

FedEx Logistics will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FAIR Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHOO) for the City of Los Angeles (LAMC 189.00).

FedEx Logistics will not rely on the wage history of a prospective employee from any current or former employer when determining the wages for such individual at any stage in the employment process, including in the negotiation or drafting of any employment contract in accordance with Philadelphia Ordinance No. 160840.

Company Overview

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.

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