Customs Trade Specialist

Job Description

Responsible for coordination of the documentation required by US Customs/Government Agencies for entry of goods into the US on behalf of importers.

• Provide impeccable customer service.
• May process commodities that have been identified and isolated as requiring specialized processing to reduce the risk of liquidated ages and penalties through classification and the applications of proper duty preference.
• Obtain correct classification of goods for customs release from database, SOP's, tariff book, internet or Customs.
• Data entry and processing of various import related documentation for submission to US Customs and may handle all PGA's (participating Government Agencies).
• Maintain and keep current all shipment documentation in compliance with all record keeping requirements.
• Adhere to all international importing and exporting regulations.
• Work closely with other internal staff, departments, other Fed Ex operating companies, customers and government agencies to deliver high level of service to customers.
• Process agency brokerage shipments.
• May handle remote filings.
• Performs entry reconciliations as needed.
• Ensure all government and organizational policies are followed.
• Follow up on Customs matters and resolve problems.
• Performs entry reviews as needed.

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 6 months’ work experience required.
• Minimum of 12 months of industry experience preferred.
• Data entry/keyboard experience required.
• Required - MS Office, Outlook, Office equipment (phone, fax, photocopier, printer, scanner)
• CCS and/or broker’s license preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Organizational skills.
• Inter-personal skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Handle high volume of work.
• Handle time sensitive work.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to use multiple systems and reference material.
• Interact with customers, carriers, brokers, government agencies, internal staff, management of all levels, internal departments.
• Knowledge of Customs regulations, harmonized tariff schedules preferred.
• Performs other or additional duties as assigned.
• Paid training provided.

Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Programs.

Customer Service experience.

Some Customs Brokerage experience (not required).

This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations: $25.37 - $35.51 USD Hourly. The company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.

$25.37 - $35.51 USD Hourly

Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (30-min unpaid lunch). Hybrid (must be within 50-miles of ANC Hub).

Fed Ex Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans, People with Disabilities, etc. Fed Ex Logistics will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the FAIR Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance for the City of Los Angeles. Fed Ex Logistics will not rely on wage history of a prospective employee from any current or former employer when determining wages for such individual at any stage in the employment process, in accordance with Philadelphia Ordinance No.

160840.