Post-Entry Trade Advisory Associate — Flexible Time Off

Flexport; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexport in Chicago is seeking a Senior Trade Advisory Associate (Post Entry Team) to help manage post entry filings, monitor statuses, and support analytics. You will collaborate with the Trade Advisory team to deliver accurate filings and timely communications.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, customs broker credential preferred, 2–3 years in trade, and strong writing and data skills. Flexport offers base salary with bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Licensed Customs Broker highly desired, J.D. or graduate degree a plus
• 2-3 years trade related experience working in house, at customs brokerage, consulting or law firm preferred.
• 2-3 years experience in professional services.
• Strong technical and business writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to stay on top of multiple tasks and projects
• Expertise with Microsoft Office suite and Google equivalents.
• Strong data analytical skills.
• Strong industry knowledge including classification, valuation, duty minimization and avoidance strategies, government regulations and rulings, and other trade information.

Responsibilities

• Support trade advisory team with filing post entry filings, including post summary corrections and protests.
• Monitor liquidation statuses of post entry filings and alert internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Maintain and update the PSC filings trackers on an ongoing basis.
• Perform, coordinate, and support Trade Advisory analytics and reporting from a variety of sources.
• Monitor deadlines and manage multiple PSC projects at a given time.
• Proactively stay informed on the latest customs and other government agency regulations, ruling issuances, and industry trends that are relevant to our clients.
• Ensure project timelines, statuses, and invoices are appropriately managed and delivered.
• Coordinate and facilitate software solutions, automation of data analytics, improvement of SOPs, ACE portal access, applications, and integrations.
• Interface with CBP and our clients and offer timely responses, elevating where necessary.
• Maintain active communication with clients, customs and other government authorities, and internal stakeholders.
• Support Trade Advisory infrastructure and administrative requirements.

Skills

Data analytics

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Licensed Customs Broker

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

ERP/Trade software

Job description

Flexport in Chicago is seeking a Senior Trade Advisory Associate (Post Entry Team) to help manage post entry filings, monitor statuses, and support analytics. You will collaborate with the Trade Advisory team to deliver accurate filings and timely communications.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, customs broker credential preferred, 2–3 years in trade, and strong writing and data skills. Flexport offers base salary with bonus and comprehensive benefits.