Licensed Customs Broker

A.N. Deringer.com; Norwich (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Voluntary health and wellness benefits

Job summary

A.N. Deringer.com is seeking a Licensed Customs Broker based in Norwich, Massachusetts. This role oversees the import process and ensures compliance with U.S. and foreign regulations. Key responsibilities include guiding customers through customs, preparing documentation, and resolving issues.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience as a Licensed Customs Broker, with a commitment to providing excellent customer service. Benefits include comprehensive health plans and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Guides customers through customs requirements and processes.
• Prepares all necessary shipping and customs documentation.
• Resolves customer problems accurately and professionally.
• Works closely with sales and operations to support clients.
• Provides instructions and reviews work for direct reports.

Skills

Licensed Customs Broker

Customer service

Document preparation

Regulatory compliance

Education

5+ years of Licensed Customs Broker experience

Job description

This position will follow a Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 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 related 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 sells various services with current clients and Operations to resolve issues as it pertains to Customs.
• Works with Customs to resolve 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

Salary

54,000-$65,000 based on experience and education.

Benefits

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.