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Customs Brokerage Agent

Expeditors International

Eagan, MNFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Eagan, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Expeditors International is hiring a Customs Brokerage Agent. The Customs Brokerage Agent ensures the smooth and timely flow of customs processes, including accurate data entry and client billing. This role involves tracking and tracing customs files, interpreting operating procedures to fulfill customer instructions, and assisting with the verification and submission of customs declarations to authorities. The agent is also responsible for maintaining compliance with regulations.

Key focus areas include Ensure smooth and timely customs process flow, Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system, and Track and Trace Custom files and reporting.

Successful candidates bring Good Knowledge Of Customs Brokerage Process And Legislation, Understanding Of Ocean Road And Air Documentation Process, and Fluent In English. Important skills include Customs Brokerage Process, Customs Legislation, Classification, Valuation, Origin, and Ocean Documentation Process.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customs Brokerage ProcessCustoms LegislationClassificationValuationOriginOcean Documentation ProcessRoad Documentation ProcessAir Documentation ProcessInterpersonal SkillsPro-Active ApproachOrganizational SkillsComputer SkillsExcelMicrosoft WordEnglish

Qualifications

Good Knowledge of Customs Brokerage Process and LegislationUnderstanding of Ocean Road and Air Documentation ProcessFluent in English

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance

Full job description

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  

 

  • 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 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

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