Customs Brokerage Agent - Post Entry

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

                                                                              ***Duration***

                      We are seeking a Post Entry Brokerage Agent for a fixed-term assignment until                                          December 31, 2027 or until the work is completed, whichever is sooner.  Possible                                        opportunity to transition to permanent position will be available at the end of the                                                                                                  assignment. 

**Position is open for Full-Time, Part-Time and Internships**

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Ensure timely and accurate transmission and monitoring of post entry activity, while providing exceptional customer service.

Tasks and Duties

• Understand all the elements of the import customs standard operations procedures and correctly interpret this information to fulfill our customer´s instructions and expectations.
• Understanding and use of Expeditors’ operations system and tools such as workboard, exp.o Customs, Raft, CFIT, etc
• Transfer customs declaration information from documents, or other sources into the customs entry system to allow for the building of a valid customs declaration
• Ensure proper and timely filing of Post Summary Corrections (PSCs), protests, 520(d)s, petitions, supplemental duty tenders, etc., in accordance with regulatory, Operational Performance Standards (OPS) and corporate guidelines. This includes:
  • Perform entry status queries and assemble all documentation from the customer
  • Make corrections to the entry summary
  • Review to ensure corrections are applicable for the requested changes (e.g., chapter 99 tariff headers are inserted for the right lines in the correct order)
  • Prepare narratives for PSCs or for protests. Importer will review and provide final approval.
  • Review and obtain supporting documentation for the PSC reason, Protest, 520(D) (e.g., product specifications and photos to support HTS classification changes, purchase orders to support valuation changes, binding rulings, or certificates of origin with elements indicated in the appropriate General Note related to the FTA etc.)
  • Transmit the PSC via ABI for each declaration that requires correction
  • Upload full entry document packages to DIS (Document Imaging System) or the CBP ACE Protest Module for each declaration
  • Provide additional information to CBP as required (e.g., specialized line-item reporting)
  • Monitor the PSC until it is accepted by CBP
  • Provide status reports and regular notifications to the importer after PSC, Protest or 520(D) is filed
  • Manage all post entry activities, from start to finish, using Post Entry Management Application (PEMA)
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into Expeditors’ operational system
• Ensure compliance at all times to regulations
• Ensure accurate and timely client billing
• Provide excellent customer service

Qualifications

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU BRING TO US :

• US Licensed Customs Broker (preferable)
• Certified Import Clearance Specialist Certified (preferable)
• US Customs Brokerage experience
• Good computer skills (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word)
• Fluent in English

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus