Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.00 - $24.60
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Job Description
FedEx Logistics, a subsidiary of FedEx Corporation, is a leading provider of comprehensive freight forwarding and supply chain solutions tailored to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes across the globe. Specializing in international ocean and air freight forwarding, surface transportation, customs brokerage, trade advisory services, and e-commerce solutions, FedEx Logistics enables companies to efficiently and effectively navigate the complexities of global shipping. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, FedEx Logistics offers a dynamic work environment focused on professional growth and the seamless integration of logistics services. The company is recognized for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, and it provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The Customs Entry Specialist role at FedEx Logistics is a critical position responsible for ensuring compliance with customs and government agency regulations while managing various processes related to import shipment clearance. This position involves decision-making for release-related tasks, assigning workload appropriately, and processing entries including live/quota entries, FDA/FWS entries, scrolling, voids/deletes, and voluntary entries using computer systems in a Windows-based environment. The Specialist ensures all shipments comply with harmonized tariff classifications, NAFTA regulations, reduced duty rates, and other government agency requirements. The role requires thorough analysis of documentation to verify tariff classifications and duty rates and involves contacting customers to resolve classification questions or to obtain necessary documentation.
Additionally, the Customs Entry Specialist manages the classification and release of aged shipments, responds to inquiries from FedEx Express and customers about clearance status, and communicates with Customs and Border Protection (CBP), other government agencies, customers, and internal teams to facilitate timely shipment releases. The position demands strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a high-volume, time-sensitive work environment. Proficiency with FedEx systems, customer databases, spreadsheets, and manifest scrolling is essential, alongside solid verbal and written communication skills. The Specialist also assists in analyzing and resolving unapplied cash and non-payments, processing invoices, making accounting adjustments, and ensuring that electronic submission of required information is accurate and timely.
This full-time position offers an hourly wage ranging from $16.00 to $24.60, based on experience and other factors. The position's standard work schedule is Sunday through Thursday, from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with Sunday hours starting at 6:30 am. FedEx Logistics provides its employees with competitive benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. As an equal opportunity employer, FedEx Logistics is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and adheres to fair hiring practices, including the consideration of applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable local ordinances. Candidates seeking to join a global leader in logistics, offering comprehensive training and a supportive workplace, will find this role both challenging and rewarding.
The Customs Entry Specialist role at FedEx Logistics is a critical position responsible for ensuring compliance with customs and government agency regulations while managing various processes related to import shipment clearance. This position involves decision-making for release-related tasks, assigning workload appropriately, and processing entries including live/quota entries, FDA/FWS entries, scrolling, voids/deletes, and voluntary entries using computer systems in a Windows-based environment. The Specialist ensures all shipments comply with harmonized tariff classifications, NAFTA regulations, reduced duty rates, and other government agency requirements. The role requires thorough analysis of documentation to verify tariff classifications and duty rates and involves contacting customers to resolve classification questions or to obtain necessary documentation.
Additionally, the Customs Entry Specialist manages the classification and release of aged shipments, responds to inquiries from FedEx Express and customers about clearance status, and communicates with Customs and Border Protection (CBP), other government agencies, customers, and internal teams to facilitate timely shipment releases. The position demands strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a high-volume, time-sensitive work environment. Proficiency with FedEx systems, customer databases, spreadsheets, and manifest scrolling is essential, alongside solid verbal and written communication skills. The Specialist also assists in analyzing and resolving unapplied cash and non-payments, processing invoices, making accounting adjustments, and ensuring that electronic submission of required information is accurate and timely.
This full-time position offers an hourly wage ranging from $16.00 to $24.60, based on experience and other factors. The position's standard work schedule is Sunday through Thursday, from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with Sunday hours starting at 6:30 am. FedEx Logistics provides its employees with competitive benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. As an equal opportunity employer, FedEx Logistics is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and adheres to fair hiring practices, including the consideration of applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable local ordinances. Candidates seeking to join a global leader in logistics, offering comprehensive training and a supportive workplace, will find this role both challenging and rewarding.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum six months of work experience preferred
- Data entry and keyboard experience
- Working knowledge of MS Office and email applications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage high-volume and time-sensitive work
- Ability to work independently
- Proficiency using multiple computer systems and reference materials
- Capability to interact with customers, carriers, brokers, government agencies, internal staff, and management
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Two years of business experience with at least one year related to customs or logistics preferred
- Strong knowledge of CBP regulations and harmonized tariff classifications preferred
- Ability to analyze data and make sound decisions under time constraints
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Proficient with MS Office applications and email
- Skilled in data entry and keyboard usage
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Job Duties
- Make decisions on release-related tasks
- Assign work to appropriate queues for processing
- Process live/quota, FDA/FWS, scrolling, voids/deletes, and voluntary entries
- Analyze documentation for tariff classification and special tariff treatment eligibility
- Contact customers to resolve classification questions and obtain required documentation
- Complete classification and release processing for shipments
- Communicate with customers, CBP, and government agencies to obtain release information
- Monitor and respond to inquiries regarding clearance status
- Use FedEx systems for customer data management and manifest processing
- Analyze unapplied cash and non-payments and make necessary accounting adjustments
- Process monthly and additional invoices
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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