Global Freight Compliance & Operations Specialist

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Southwind (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. seeks an International Freight Compliance Specialist to ensure efficient movement and clearance of import/export shipments, in line with regulations.

You will collaborate with customs brokers and provide guidance to International Reps. Requires a high school diploma and 2 years in international transportation or customs clearance; bilingual English-French preferred; strong data handling and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Two (2) years' experience in international transportation, freight forwarding or customs clearance.
• Thorough knowledge of international operations, FedEx International operations preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual (English-French) preferred.
• Strong skills using Outlook or another email program.
• Strong Excel skills including (creating spreadsheets, manipulating data by sorting, filtering, using formulas and pivot tables).
• Typing/data entry skills.
• Excellent research, problem solving and negotiating skills.
• Must be well organized and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced team environment.
• Must be self-motivated with a high level of initiative and able to make independent decisions.
• Complete required training and assist others in completing training.
• Able to work independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise applicable to movement and clearance of international shipments. Develop and implement new methods and procedures to enhance regulatory compliance and increase the quality of information provided to regulatory agencies.
• Provides training and technical support to Int'l Reps and serve as a resource in the resolution of complex problems and issues to ensure proper processing of documentation associated with international shipments.
• Proactively work with customers communicating potential delays in shipment and provide solution to prevent future delays transit due to paperwork or clearance issues.
• Evaluate shippers documents for compliance with US government regulations and country of import requirements.
• Communicate with customs brokers regarding questions on paperwork or following up on clearance delays, which will include distribution of documents electronically to appropriate customs broker.
• Provide expert level international customer support including functions such as guidance on documentation and answering high level and/or more complex questions from external/internal customers and employees.
• Conduct research and action planning to assist in the reduction of overages and shortages as it relates to the handling of international shipments which affect fines and penalties.
• Work with other operating companies to maximize business opportunities.
• Enter data that documents shipment history, event activity, and missing documentation.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

International transportation

Freight forwarding

Regulatory compliance

Customer communication

Bilingual English-French

Excel

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. seeks an International Freight Compliance Specialist to ensure efficient movement and clearance of import/export shipments, in line with regulations.

You will collaborate with customs brokers and provide guidance to International Reps. Requires a high school diploma and 2 years in international transportation or customs clearance; bilingual English-French preferred; strong data handling and communication skills.