National Customs Consultant

Kuehne+Nagel; East Point (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental benefits

401k retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a Customs Brokerage Consultant to guide clients through complex import regulations and ensure compliant, cost-efficient shipments to the USA. You will work on classification, valuation, and FTZ considerations, build client relationships, and support new sales opportunities while staying current on US regulations and industry best practices.

This role requires 5+ years of consultative experience in customs brokerage, strong communication skills, and bilingual ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in international business, supply chain, or related field.
• 5+ years of consultative experience in Customs Brokerage.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. import laws, HTS, valuation, origin, FTZ; licensed broker preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Customs Consulting for all import shipments.
• Advise on compliance and best practices; minimize costs and delays.
• Classify goods under tariff codes and advise on valuation.
• Build relationships with clients and government agencies.
• Identify and mitigate import risks and delays.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree in international business or related

Tools

Cargo Wise

Job description

It's more than a job As a Customs Consultant at Kuehne+Nagel, your job is to optimise logistics to keep our global supply chains running smoothly. But the impact of your work goes beyond that. In fact, your expertise makes both special and ordinary moments possible for people around the world. For example, your work could ensure that a global product launch happens on time- such as ethically sourced beauty and bath products stocked at local stores for your loved one's valued self-care routine. It's import and export work, but it's also so much more than we imagine.

As a Customs Brokerage Consultant you will provide expert guidance and services to help businesses navigate the complex world of import regulations and customs clearance procedures.

You will also be compliant with import laws and regulations, advise on best practices, and optimize import processes to minimize costs and delays.

How you create impact

• You will focus on providing Customs Consulting Services/advice for all import shipments
• Ensure to provide compliant service offerings, which may include Consulting, Duty Drawback, Reconciliation, FTZ as per import regulations, compliance, and best practices
• Classify goods under the appropriate tariff codes and advise on accurate import valuation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and government agencies
• Help clients identify and implement strategies to reduce import costs
• Maintain accurate records of import documentation and related activities
• Your major focus will be on import shipments to USA
• Actively engage and support new sales opportunities
• Identify and mitigate potential import risks and delays

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

What we would like you to bring

• Bachelors Degree in a field like international business, supply chain management, or international relations
• 5+ years of consultative experience and project management in Customs Brokerage
• Deep understanding of U.S. import laws, regulations, and procedures (HTS classification, Valuation, Country of Origin Determination, Duty Drawback, Reconciliation, and FTZ)
• Licensed U.S. Customs Broker is preferred
• Knowledgeable of USA, CAN and MEX (border) Customs regulations
• Knowledge of Brokerage systems (Cargo Wise preferred)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with clients and government agencies
• Bilingual in English and Spanish would be a plus.

What's in it for you

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, a 401k retirement savings plan, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment.

Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.