Customs Compliance Specialist

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

To support and ensure compliance with applicable customs laws, regulations, and internal policies across brokerage operations. The role acts as a compliance and support function, contributing to consistent, efficient, and compliant customs processes within the assigned scope.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure compliance with customs laws, regulations and internal policies
• Support compliance oversight for all customs procedures
• Review customs declarations and identify errors, risks and corrective actions
• Support post-entry activities including amendments and corrections
• Monitor key risk areas (e.g. transit discharge, export confirmation, temporary storage)
• Act as an escalation point for complex or high- risk customs cases
• Provide guidance and support to operations on customs compliance matters
• Support implementation of customs compliance initiatives and process improvements
• Collaborate with operations, product teams and other stakeholders
• Maintain effective communication with customs authorities and other governmental agencies when required
• Support internal audits and compliance controls
• Promote a strong compliance culture and awareness across the district
• Support data accuracy and integrity related to customs declarations and systems

Physical Demands

• Use of standard office equipment - computer with keyboard and mouse, phone, fax/copy/scan machine, etc.
• Write with pencil/pen/marker
• Functions performed primarily while seated at desk

Qualifications

• Degree or formal training in customs (preferred)
• Relevant experience in customs operations or compliance
• Good understanding of customs regulations, procedures
• Proficiency in English, local language skills desirable
• Strong analytical skills
• Good communication skills

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