Customs Brokerage Agent

Company 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!

Job Description

• Ability to prepare timely, accurate entry declarations
• Must be able to meet/exceed our best-in-class key performance indicators daily
• Must be visionary and able to bring ideas to leadership to improve processes
• Open files as required
• Monitor timely entry release
• Monitor all PGA (FDA, etc.) files, ensure the release of all agencies
• Scan, and index documents into imaging system
• Proper handling of “Entry Documents Required Entries”
• Accurate & Timely billing – including sending billing to clients as required
• Turnover to dispatch as required, timely
• Customer Service – timely, clear & accurate communication both written and verbal with customers both internal and external

Qualifications

• At least 2 years prior customs brokerage experience
• Experience with processing entries, all modes of transportation, with all PGAs including FDA Certification
• Ability to work under pressure
• Take ownership of all that you do
• Being a team player makes it a positive work environment and shows respect
• Positive attitude always “Can do”
• Multi-tasking, Obsessed with detail, and a sense of prioritization

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