Customs Brokerage Specialist

Title: Customs Brokerage Specialist - S2

Location: NY-Champlain

Responsible for coordination of the documentation required by US Customs/Government Agencies for entry of goods into the US on behalf of importers.

• Provide impeccable customer service
• May process commodities that have been identified and isolated as requiring specialized processing to reduce the risk of liquidated ages and penalties through classification and the applications of proper duty preference.
• Obtain correct classification of goods for customs release from database, SOP's, tariff book, internet or customs.
• Data entry and processing of various import related documentation for submission to US Customs and may handle all PGA's (participating Government Agencies)
• Maintain and keep current all shipment documentation in compliance with all record keeping requirements.
• Adhere to all international importing and exporting  regulations.
• Work closely with other internal staff, departments, other fedex opcos, customers and government agencies  to deliver high level of service to customers.
• Process agency brokerage shipments.
• May handle remote filings
• Performs entry reconciliations as needed
• Ensure all government and organizational policies are followed.
• Follow up on Customs matters and resolve problems.
• Performs entry reviews as needed

 

HS Diploma or GED required. Minimum of 12 months of industry experience preferred. Minimum of 6 months work experience required. Data entry/keyboard experience required. CCS and/or Brokers license preferred. Required - MS Office, Outlook, Office equipment (phone, fax, photocopier, printer, scanner). Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. Organizational Skills. Inter-personal skills. Problem solving Skills. Handle high volume of work. Handle time sensitive work. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Ability to use multiple systems and reference material. Interact with customers, carriers, brokers, government agencies, internal staff, management of all levels, internal departments. Knowledge of customs regs, harmonized tariff schedules preferred. Performs other or additional duties as assigned. Paid Training Provided.

 

HS Diploma or GED required. 12 months of brokerage or transportation experience and/or customer service experience required. MS Office, Outlook, Office equipment (phone, fax, photocopier, printer, scanner) required.

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. Organizational Skills. Inter-personal skills. Problem solving Skills.

Handle high volume of work. Handle time sensitive work. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Detail oriented. Knowledge in HTS classification & familiar with the harmonized tariff system. Knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations & other federal regulations and requirements with respect to specific area of expertise. Paid Training Provided.

 

Preferred Qualifications: The shift for this position is Mon-Fri 3pm-11:30pm. This role is variable remote, with some work from home opportunity and some in the office work, dependent on company policy. Must be located within close proximity of our Champlain, NY office. Currently offering a temporary $3.00/hr pay premium during a surge in volume, subject to removal with 30 days notice. Mandatory overtime may be required during periods of high volume. Additionally, working on company-recognized holidays may be necessary

Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay: $15.74 - $24.92 per Hour

 

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