Logistics Coordinator - Customs Brokerage Agent

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle;

we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and 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.

Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents.

Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more.

Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding, friendly customer service through daily communication with both internal and external customers
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system
• Track and trace custom files
• Ensure accurate and timely client billing
• Understand all the elements of the import customs 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
• Hours Monday - Friday 8 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM
• Successful candidates must pass a background check

Qualifications

• Customer Service : 6 months to 1 year experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• This position will sit in Moon Township, PA. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
• Understanding of transportation documentation and terms is a plus.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
• Pro-active, strong organizational skills
• Strong desire to learn
• Proficient computer skills - Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Fluent in English

Reporting Structure

Customs Brokerage Lead Agent, Supervisor and Manager

Additional Information

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
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
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