Customs Brokerage Specialist

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Benefits

Paid training
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) retirement plan
Employee assistance program
Career development opportunities

Job Description

FedEx Logistics is a global leader in freight forwarding, import and export services, providing comprehensive solutions that enable companies to access markets worldwide. As part of the FedEx Corporation family, FedEx Logistics offers a wide range of supply chain services including international ocean and air freight forwarding, surface transportation and distribution, customs brokerage, trade and customs advisory services, as well as advanced e-commerce and trade facilitation solutions. The company is committed to delivering high-quality, customer-focused logistics services, tailored to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes. With a strategic presence and a vast network of resources, FedEx Logistics helps... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least 12 months of brokerage or transportation and/or customer service experience
  • Proficiency in MS Office, Outlook, and office equipment such as phone, fax, photocopier, printer, and scanner
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Effective problem-solving skills
  • Ability to handle high volume workload
  • Ability to manage time-sensitive work
  • Capacity to work independently with minimum supervision
  • Detail oriented
  • Knowledge of HTS classification and harmonized tariff system
  • Understanding of U.S. Customs regulations and other federal requirements in specific expertise area
  • Willingness to participate in paid training

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum 12 months of brokerage, transportation, or customer service experience
  • Proficient in MS Office and Outlook
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Knowledge of HTS classification
  • Familiarity with harmonized tariff system
  • Understanding of U.S. Customs regulations and federal requirements relevant to the job
  • Ability to handle high volume and time-sensitive work
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Job Duties

  • Provide impeccable customer service
  • Prepare, analyze, and submit documentation to the appropriate parties in accordance with customs laws and regulations
  • Anticipate, identify, and resolve problems delaying freight release or movement
  • Maintain relationships with correspondent brokers, transport and brokerage (T&B) services, and other providers
  • Resolve banking and letter of credit problems
  • Advise customers on payment terms
  • Obtain payment on delinquent accounts and complete accounting adjustments
  • Resolve billing issues and coordinate post-entry activities
  • Complete accurate data input and corrections
  • Perform root cause analysis as directed
  • Manage the entry verification process
  • Correspond with business partners through written, phone, or email communication
  • Produce operational trend reports
  • Keep partners informed about exception processes
  • Handle pre-alerts according to customer SOP
  • Maintain knowledge of FedEx products and services
  • Support Account Administrators with account management activities including exception logs and special spreadsheets
  • Perform entry reconciliation
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with customer front-line personnel
  • Facilitate entry processing and exception resolution
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

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