Customs Trade Specialist

FedEx Group; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training provided

Health, vision and dental insurance

Job summary

FedEx Logistics is seeking a Customs Trade Specialist to coordinate documentation for US Customs and other government agencies, ensuring accurate classifications and timely submissions. You will provide frontline customer service and manage data entry across multiple systems to support import operations.

Responsibilities include handling remote filings when needed, performing entry reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with all import/export regulations.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 12 months of industry experience preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months work experience required.
• One year of experience using computer systems in a professional environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of customs regulations and Harmonized Tariff Schedule preferred.
• Handle high volume, time-sensitive work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate documentation required by US Customs and Government Agencies for entry of goods.
• Provide impeccable customer service.
• Process commodities identified for specialized processing to reduce risk of penalties.
• Obtain correct classification of goods for customs release.
• Data entry and processing of import-related documentation for submission to US Customs; may handle PGA's.
• Maintain and keep current shipment documentation in compliance with record-keeping requirements.
• Adhere to all importing/exporting regulations.
• Collaborate with internal staff, other FedEx opcos, customers, and government agencies to deliver high level of service.
• Process agency brokerage shipments; may handle remote filings.
• Perform entry reconciliations as needed.
• Ensure all policies are followed; follow up on Customs matters and resolve problems.
• Perform entry reviews as needed.
• Other duties as assigned; paid training provided.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Data entry

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Data entry systems

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

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

21.14 - 29.59 USD Hourly

Additional Details

Customs Trade Specialist

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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