• Customs Brokerage Agent (Full-Time Split Shift)

    Expeditors (Fort Gratiot Township, MI)


    •We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

     

    Global supply chain management is what we do, but 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.

     

    + 15,000 trained professionals

    + 250+ locations worldwide

    + Fortune 500

    + Globally unified systems

     

    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

    + Good knowledge of customs brokerage process, customs legislation – especially with regards to classification, valuation and origin

    + Understanding of ocean, road and air documentation process

    + Effective interpersonal skills

    + Pro-active approach, strong organizational and computer skills

    + Good computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word)

    + Fluent in English

     

    Reporting Structure

     

    + Customs Brokerage Agent, Senior Import agents, Supervisor and Manager

     

    Expeditors offers excellent benefits

     

    + Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time

    + Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision

    + Life and Long Term Disability Insurance

    + 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)

    + Employee Stock Purchase Plan

    + Training and Personnel Development Program

     

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

     

    This is a full-time "floating" position.  You would be guaranteed a set number of hours but shifts could vary slightly due to vacation and staff changes.