Licensed Customs Broker

A.N. Deringer, Inc.; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A.N. Deringer, Inc. is seeking a licensed Customs Broker for a remote role supporting our Boston team.

The position follows a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST schedule and manages import processes while ensuring compliance with U.S. and foreign regulations. The successful candidate will prepare documents (bills of lading, licenses, consulate forms), advise on routing for exports/imports, resolve customer issues, and coordinate with Sales and Operations to grow client business while staying

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Customs Broker.
• 5+ years of broker experience required.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers through customs requirements and process documents.
• Prepare bills of lading, licenses, and consulate documents.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and foreign laws.
• Resolve customer problems accurately and professionally.
• Collaborate with sales and operations to grow and resolve issues.
• Work with Customs to resolve problems.
• Oversee office operations in the manager's absence.
• Provide instructions to direct reports and ensure policy conformance.
• Stay up-to-date on customs regulations and Deringer procedures.

Skills

Licensed Customs Broker in good stand

5+ years broker experience

Job description

Description

This is a remote role, supporting our Boston team, that will follow a Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM Eastern Standard Time schedule.

Job Details

Description

This is a remote role, supporting our Boston team, that will follow a Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM Eastern Standard Time schedule.

This position oversees the import process, either directly or indirectly through direct reports, and ensures compliance with U.S and foreign government laws and regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Guides customers through customs requirements and processes by preparing and submitting documents, determining tariff and duty payments, tracking shipments and using the tariff coding system to classify shipments.
• Recommends routing and handling for exports/imports for customers and for customer prospects.
• Prepares all documents including: bills of lading, dock receipts, licenses, and consulate documents. Ensures all government (U.S. and other) required forms and information is compliant and appropriately provided to relative parties.
• Resolves customer problems accurately and professionally.
• Helps importers and exporters understand and meet the rules and regulations put in place by the federal government with regard to the trade industry.
• Works closely with other departments including sales to pursue new sales leads, and discusses and sell sour various services with current clients and Operations to resolve issues as it pertains to Customs.
• Works with Customs to resolves problems.
• Responsible for the operation of the office when the manager is absent, unless the district manager is standing in for the manager.
• Provides written and oral instructions to direct reports; assigns duties and reviews work for accuracy and conformance to the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Assists subordinates as needed to complete the work of the department. Stays up-to-date on all customs and Deringer procedure changes.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Customs Broker
• 5+ years of Licensed Customs Broker experience working with a broker.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with wine imports

The salary range of compensation for this position is $55,000-$75,000 based on experience and education.

*To ensure competitive and equitable compensation, pay may vary based on the candidate’s regional market compensation rates.

All Deringer employees should be fully committed to the Core Values:

Passion, Respect, Integrity, Expertise, Innovative Solutions, Relationships, Support, Determination, Value and a High Level of Accountability

In addition, the following competencies are specific to this position:

Analytical – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; demonstrates ability to multi-task and establish priorities.

Customer Oriented – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; demonstrates ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; takes responsibility for own actions; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; takes responsibility for own actions; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Work Standards – Sets high standards and well-defined realistic goals for oneself; displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing tasks in a timely manner; demonstrates the ability to work independently; meets deadlines and handles large volumes of work.

Ready to join our team?

A.N. Deringer offers comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans in addition to many excellent voluntary health and wellness benefits. We offer generous paid time off, including paid holidays, and promote flexibility in your work environment to assure a positive integration of work and life.

Disclaimer

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Deringer reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.