Customs Trade Specialist

Overview

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.
• Process commodities identified for specialized processing to reduce risk of penalties.
• Obtain correct classification of goods for customs release from database, SOPs, 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.
• 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 opcos, customers and government agencies to deliver high level of service.
• Process agency brokerage shipments.
• Manage remote filings.
• Perform entry reconciliations, reviews, and entry reviews as needed.
• Ensure all government and organizational policies are followed.
• Follow up on Customs matters and resolve problems.

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 6 months’ work experience required; 12 months of industry experience preferred.
• Data entry/keyboard experience required.
• MS Office and Outlook competency; familiarity with office equipment (phone, fax, photocopier, printer, scanner).
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Organizational skills, interpersonal skills, problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage high volume of work and handle time-sensitive tasks.
• Ability to work independently with minimal 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 and harmonized tariff schedules preferred.
• CCS and/or broker license preferred.
• Experience in a production driven environment with quotas preferred.
• Shift: Tuesday - Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm;
  Saturdays 1:00pm – 9:30pm.
• HYBRID:
  Must live within a 50‑mile radius; training and onsite work for up to 6 months followed by work‑from‑home options.

Pay: $21.14 per hour.

Fed Ex Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Vets/Disability. Fed Ex Logistics will consider 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 when determining wages in accordance with Philadelphia Ordinance No. 160840.