Senior Customs Brokerage Agent

Job Description

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive documents. 
• Prepare customs entries in Customs ware. 
• Understand the elements of the Import & export customs SOP. 
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into operating systems. 
• Ensure timely customs clearance of shipments. 
• Monitor customs clearances and communicate with Customers. 
• Meet compliance at all times to regulations. This includes internal policies and procedures such as Operational Process Standards (OPS) and external government regulations or customer policies / requirements. 
• Meet KPI standards, as per the company’s procedures 
• Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow 
• Interact with our customers in arranging their shipments, meeting customer service standards. 
• Understand department process flow, and looking for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity 
• Overseas communications, timely responses to emails and requests (internal and external) 
• Escalation of problems to Management when necessary  
• Attend training classes when required and meet company standards of 52 hours training per year per employee. 
• Promote compliance in diligently following all company policies and regulations and performing the task at hand with outstanding integrity and pride.   

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of customs brokerage process, customs legislation - especially with regards to classification, valuation and origin
• 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

Additional Information

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