Supply Chain - Customs Agent

Expeditors; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Life Insurance

Vacation & Leave

Job summary

Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, employing over 19,000 professionals across 350+ locations. We promote from within and offer a friendly, professional environment that drives innovative, customer service–based logistics solutions.

The role focuses on managing customs processes, data entry, billing, and documentation for import/export activities. Fluent English and strong computer skills are required, with opportunities to grow in a worldwide network.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English; strong data entry and clerical skills.
• Proactive attitude with good organizational and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth and timely customs process flow.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system.
• Track and Trace Custom files and reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely client billing.
• Understand and interpret import/export procedures to meet customer instructions.
• Transfer customs declaration information into the customs entry system.
• Assist with verification and submission of declarations to authorities.
• Ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Fluent English

Data entry

MS Excel

MS Word

Organizational skills

Proactive approach

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth and timely customs process flow
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system
• Track and Trace Custom files and reporting
• Ensure accurate and timely client billing
• Understand all the elements of the import and export customs Desk Level Operating Procedure and correctly interpret this information to fulfill our customer?s instructions and expectations.
• Transfer customs declaration information from documents, or other sources into the customs entry system to allow for the build of a valid customs declaration
• Assist with verification of customs declaration information and the submission of such to the customs authority
• Ensure compliance at all times to regulations

• Understanding of ocean, road and air documentation process
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Pro-active approach, strong organizational and computer skills
• Good computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word)
• Fluent in English

Reporting Structure

• Customs Brokerage Lead Agent, Supervisor and Manager

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus