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Customs Brokerage Specialist

Yusen Logistics Americas Inc., Grapevine, TX, United States


Location US-TX-Grapevine

Overview The Customs Brokerage Specialist supports the Import Manager in customs brokerage activities to ensure compliance with U.S customs laws and regulations and the company's compliance programs.

Responsibilities Compliance and Audit Support:

Assist the Import Manager in audits/assessment of import compliance and customs laws and regulations

Process more complicated CHB entries on a daily basis, including acting as a customer advocate for high volume accounts and serving as a backup for the import entry writers, as needed.

Conduct audits, troubleshoot, and monitor current CHB/CBP and OGA regulations to ensure compliance.

Correct errors and provide corrective action and training.

Assist in JSOX compliance

Customs Brokerage responsibilities:

Interface with government agencies and maintain positive relationships

Perform audits and report CHB entries, including air, ocean, & large key accounts

Assist in maintaining customer bonds and POA's

Develop and maintain current customer databases and regularly interact with customers and the Operations Compliance Department.

Prepare Post Entry Adjustments and other post entry documentation

Training & Development support:

Provide interpretation and guidance with CBP and OGA regulations and ensure compliance with U.S. importing regulations

Provide classification advice both internally and externally with direct customer contact.

Assist in identifying process improvements, including providing feedback to other import personnel

Audit accuracy and timeliness of entries and billing process.

Qualifications High School Diploma required. Customs Broker license is required or working towards receiving it within 2 years. 3 or more years’ experience in the customs broker industry is required. 4-year college degree is preferred.

Must possess excellent customer service skills with the ability to grasp extensive knowledge while dealing with a variety of people.

Must have strong organizational and time management skills.

Must have the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.

Must be able to work independently.

Must be able to work under pressure in an unsupervised environment.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret verbal and written requests and directions.

Must have the ability to compose letters, memos, emails and other written documentation clearly and concisely.

Be able to present oneself in a highly cooperative and professional manner with both internal and external customers, vendors, and government officials.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure. Ability to compute rates, ratio, and percent. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Keen ability to assess situations, perform root cause analysis, and provide solutions. Ability to think things through and develop processes that contribute to enhanced organizational efficiency.

Benefits Yusen offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month following start date

401k with a company match

Standard 10 days PTO

Eligible for bonus plan

7 Paid Holidays

Eligible for OT pay if applicable

Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation, and much more

Any and all benefits offered are subject to the eligibility requirements, terms, and provisions set forth in the respective policies and plan documents, which you may request from Human Resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. values each individual employee and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

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