Post Summary Operations Specialist

FedEx Group; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Logistics in Memphis, TN seeks a detail-oriented specialist to analyze and file refund requests to CBP via the ACE Portal or alternative channels, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. You will resolve billing, banking and credit issues, manage post-entry activities on behalf of clients, and provide timely, data-driven guidance to internal teams and customers.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least six months of brokerage experience, proficiency with MS Office and

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience required with Brokerage knowledge obtained by working in a Brokerage related field.
• CCS/CES credentials preferred
• Proficient with US Customs regulations and other federal regulations and requirements as well as HTS Classification and required knowledge of the harmonized tariff systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze and transmit refund requests to CBP via the ACE Portal or alternative channels.
• Resolve billing, banking and credit issues.
• Coordinate post-entry activities on the customer's behalf.
• Interact with customers, internal staff/departments and management of all levels.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of customs regulations and related requirements.

Skills

Brokerage knowledge

US Customs regulations

HTS classification

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Six months brokerage experience

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

To provide customers with the highest quality of service by providing consistent customer service while resolving customer duty and tax disputes by filing claims with US Customs & Border Protection (CBP). This position is responsible to analyze, and make financial and other decisions based on company culpability for both the company and the customer. Provides advice to clients based on research, matter of opinion and facts to both internal/external customers and operational departments/ regulatory & compliance alike. May proactively lead and guide team members ensuring successful achievement of operational objectives and project management.

Prepares, analyzes and transmits refund requests to CBP via the ACE Portal or transmit via Duplex. 5

Anticipates, identifies, and resolves disputes timely and to customer/company satisfaction.

Resolves billing, banking, and credit issues. Coordinates post entry activity on customer's behalf.

Performs route cause analysis as directed by Management.

Coordinates post-entry activities on the customer's behalf

Accesses clients systems (external systems) as necessary.

Corresponds with business partners in various mediums to include written, phone or e-mail. Keeps business partners apprised of changes to their entries.

Receives disputes and responds as needed per customer SOP.

Interacts with customers, internal staff/departments and management of all levels.

Supports Account Administrators with account management activities regarding all aspects of post summary corrections with detailing spreadsheets.

Sorts and assigns department workload based on objectives stated by management.

Transmits entry corrections to CBP; 520 (d), Voluntary Tenders and PSC's.

Reviews CBP Receivable account, makes decisions regarding financial reporting up to $999.99.

Monitors daily reports and makes decisions based on entry knowledge and customer SOP.

Communicates with internal and external customers concerning inquiries/problems relating to the release and entry of imported merchandise,; ensures compliance and avoids delays at release. Issues include Country of origin/marking, NAFTA, quota/visa restrictions, anti-dumping and countervailing duty issues, tariff classification, etc.

Ensures issue(s) are resolved timely and in compliance with laws and regulations.

Provides regulatory information/guidance to clients, shippers and employees at all levels and locations in person or via phone, fax, letter and email concerning imported merchandise and ensures accurate entry at the lowest possible cost.

Conducts research via internet, global trade data, other internal resources and consults with government agencies as necessary to compile information.

Develops arguments and creates claims and protests to customs on behalf of clients.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of customs & other gov't agencies' regulations affecting importation of merchandise by reading, evaluating & further researching info.

Exercises discretion and judgement regarding all entry handling within PSOT by disseminating entries that are on the company bond and responsibility thereof, and those not on our bond where the importer (our customer) is the Importer of Record on any given entry. If there are questions, judgement to elevate to team members or management must be considered.

Plans, organizes and maintains progress to meet work objectives and deadlines; anticipates potential problems and works to resolve them.

Participates in relevant educational experiences, reads job related literature, keeps up to date on new trends and laws effecting the processing of entries, and improves capabilities to meet changing job requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.

High school diploma/GED required

Minimum of six (6) months experience required with Brokerage knowledge obtained by working in a Brokerage related field

CCS/CES credentials preferred

MS Office, Outlook, office equipment (phone fax, photocopier, printer, scanner) required

Proficient with US Customs regulations and other federal regulations and requirements as well as HTS Classification and required knowledge of the harmonized tariff systems.

Must use good judgement and initiative by considering the advantages, disadvantages and possible adverse consequences to company, customer and/or CBP, other PGA. Must arrive at sound and timely decisions, recognize when action is needed and assumes responsibility.

Must apply application of technical expertise regarding entries, and how to correct while maintaining the utmost compliance needs of the customer and company.

Must have behavior flexibility by controlling emotion under the demands of time, multiple assignments, juggling customers, and flexibility in changing priorities and directions.

Must have strong organizational, problem-solving and interpersonal skills

Must handle high volume of work in a time sensitive environment

Paid training provided

FedEx Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

FedEx Logistics will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FAIR Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHOO) for the City of Los Angeles (LAMC 189.00)

FedEx Logistics will not rely on the wage history of a prospective employee from any current or former employer when determining the wages for such individual at any stage in the employment process, including in the negotiation or drafting of any employment contract in accordance with Philadelphia Ordinance No. 160840.