Customs Trade Specialist - 1st Shift

• 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 import and export regulations.
• Work closely with other internal staff, departments, other FedEx ops, 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Paid training is provided.

HS Diploma or GED required. Minimum of 12 months of industry experience preferred. Minimum of 6 months work experience required. Data entry/keyboard experience required. CCS and/or Brokers license preferred. Required: MS Office, Outlook, Office equipment (phone, fax, photocopier, printer, scanner). 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, and internal departments. Knowledge of customs regulations and harmonized tariff schedules preferred.

Preferred Qualifications: Hiring Manager: Shannon Douglas. Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm plus overtime and Holidays. This role variable remote, with some work from home opportunity and some in the office work, dependent on company policy. *Candidates that live in Tonawanda, NY 14150 are required.

Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current. Starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors. Permitted by law. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay: 15.34 - 24.29 USD Hourly

Additional Details:

FedEx Logistics provides freight forwarding as well as import and export services that allow companies to reach markets throughout the world. They help customers of all sizes solve the intricacies of shipping goods globally by providing comprehensive international ocean and air freight forwarding, surface transportation and distribution, customs brokerage, trade and customs advisory services, and advanced e-commerce and trade facilitation solutions. We're glad you stopped by and hope your job search experience with FedEx Logistics, Inc. will be rewarding. We look forward to hearing from you!

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