Customs Trade Specialist

FedEx Logistics; City of Tonawanda (NY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision & dental insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FedEx Logistics in Tonawanda, NY is seeking a detail-oriented importer documentation coordinator. You will manage US Customs and government agency documentation for entry of goods, ensuring accuracy and compliance while delivering high levels of customer service.

The role requires HS Diploma or GED and 1 year of related experience, with a hybrid onsite schedule. You will interact with carriers, brokers, and government agencies to resolve issues and maintain records.

Qualifications

• requiring HS diploma or GED
• minimum 12 months industry experience preferred
• minimum 6 months work experience required
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Coordinate documentation required by US Customs and Government Agencies for entry of goods
• Provide impeccable customer service to importers
• Process commodities identified for specialized processing to prevent penalties
• Obtain correct classification of goods for customs release
• Data entry and processing of import-related documentation for submission to US Customs
• Maintain and update shipment documentation in compliance with record-keeping requirements
• Adhere to international importing and exporting regulations
• Work with internal staff, FedEx opcos, customers and government agencies to deliver high service
• Process agency brokerage shipments and may handle remote filings
• Perform entry reconciliations and entry reviews as needed
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures
• Pay training provided and duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Office software

Job description

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

May process commodities that have been identified and isolated as requiring specialized processing to reduce the risk of liquidated ages and penalties through classification and the applications of proper duty preference.

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 opcos, customers and government agencies to deliver high level of service to customers.

Process agency brokerage shipments.

May handle remote filings

Performs entry reconciliations as needed

Ensure all government and organizational policies are followed.

Follow up on Customs matters and resolve problems.

Performs entry reviews as needed

Performs other duties as assigned. Paid Training Provided.

HS Diploma or GED required. Minimum of 12 months of industry experience preferred. Minimum of 6 months work experience required.

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.

Knowledge of customs regs, harmonized tariff schedules preferred.

Preferred Qualifications: Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm.This is a hybrid position with a strong onsite presence. Team members are expected to report onsite regularly, particularly during the training period. Location: Tonawanda, NY 14150 (candidates must live within a 50-mile radius).Please note: There is no flexibility with this schedule.

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: $21.14

Additional Details:

Pay Transparency:
The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.

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. We're glad you stopped by and hope your job search experience with FedEx Logistics, Inc. will be rewarding. We look forward to hearing from you!

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

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