Expeditors
Customs Brokerage Agent- Logistics-Cargo Customs
Expeditors, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Customs Brokerage Agent
In supply chain management all cargo must clear U.S. customs, coming in or leaving the U.S. Our team plays a pivotal role with customers, documentation, and timing requirements. Expeditors is willing to teach, train, and help the right candidate grow within the department as well as opportunities to grow within the organization.
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, fostering 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.
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
Experience & Expectations
Ability to work with deadlines and timed requirements.
Multi‑file handling, amazing with details, and sense of prioritization.
Positive attitude and "Can do!" work ethic.
Pro‑active approach, strong organizational.
Take ownership of assigned work.
Be a team player, help continue a positive work environment.
Qualifications
Effective interpersonal skills
Pro‑active approach, strong organizational and computer skills
Good computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word)
Fluent in English – reading and writing.
Nice to Have
Good knowledge of customs brokerage process, customs legislation – especially with regards to classification, valuation and origin
Understanding of ocean, road and air documentation process
Benefits
Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days annually)
Annual Paid Holidays (10)
Flexible Days (2 offered each Jan 1st)
Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid, unused rolls over)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
2 types of Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
Optional Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Training and Personnel Development Program
Position is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday
Business professional dress code
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Supply Chain
Industries Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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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, fostering 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.
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
Experience & Expectations
Ability to work with deadlines and timed requirements.
Multi‑file handling, amazing with details, and sense of prioritization.
Positive attitude and "Can do!" work ethic.
Pro‑active approach, strong organizational.
Take ownership of assigned work.
Be a team player, help continue a positive work environment.
Qualifications
Effective interpersonal skills
Pro‑active approach, strong organizational and computer skills
Good computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word)
Fluent in English – reading and writing.
Nice to Have
Good knowledge of customs brokerage process, customs legislation – especially with regards to classification, valuation and origin
Understanding of ocean, road and air documentation process
Benefits
Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days annually)
Annual Paid Holidays (10)
Flexible Days (2 offered each Jan 1st)
Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid, unused rolls over)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
2 types of Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
Optional Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Training and Personnel Development Program
Position is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday
Business professional dress code
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Supply Chain
Industries Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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