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Customs Brokerage Agent

Expeditors International

Hazelwood, MOFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 3w agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Hazelwood, MO
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, tracking, and client billing. This role involves understanding and interpreting import and export customs Desk Level Operating Procedures, transferring customs declaration information, and assisting with verification and submission to customs authorities. The agent is also responsible for ensuring 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.

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 Word

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

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 customers 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)

  • Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time

  • Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision

  • Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Training and Personnel Development Program All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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