Customs Brokerage Lead

  • Full-time

Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but 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.

  • 19,000 trained professionals
  • 300+ locations worldwide
  • Fortune 500
  • Globally unified systems

Job Description

Operations

  • Utilize Workboard, reports and desk checks to ensure timeliness of file logging, entry filing and billing.
  • Ensure the team’s activities are in compliance with the regulations of local Customs laws and Partner Government Agencies (PGA)
  • Ensure the team is compliant with the Operational Process Standards and works within the SOP requirements of the client(s)
  • Ensure the team operates in accordance with the policies and procedures of Expeditors
  • Ensure our clients are receiving an exceptional level of customer service
  • Assist management with team Workboard and productivity. Also, join conference calls and/or pilot programs as designated by management
  • Assist team members with problem solving and customer service
  • Assist management with entry audits and corrective action
  • Ability to perform all of the functions performed by Brokerage Agents including but not limited to processing entries, meeting KPI’s, working with Customs & PGA’s, etc.
  • Ensure all team members are cross-trained and that each client has a primary and backup agent assigned.
  • Assist with creating DLSOPs and transitioning new clients within the team
  • Periodically review existing DLSOPs for accuracy and update or send to agent to update as necessary

Finances

  • Ensure all team members are following Expeditors’ credit and OCL process.
  • Review rate schedules for accuracy
  • Assist management team to ensure all files are billed timely, accurately and accounting discrepancies are resolved
  • Monitor overtime
  • Assist management with reviewing profitability and productivity – with the goal of eliminating waste

People

  • Maintain team’s morale at a high level and maintain a low level of unplanned turnover
  • Assist in Training, Motivate, Challenge and Mentor other employees
  • Have routine team meetings with all members of your team to ensure everyone is aware of changes, updates to regulations, etc.
  • Work with management to prepare Annual Employee Reviews for members of your team.
  • Ensure all team members meet or exceed training requirements and deadlines

 Systems

  • Embrace and Assist in streamlining processes via various systems and initiatives
  • Proficient in all Expeditors’ systems

Culture

  • Proactively embrace and promote the Company’s 10 cultural attributes

Qualifications

  • The ability to effectively interact with all types of clients & team members.
  • The ability to troubleshoot and solve problems quickly and effectively
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Excellent organizational skills, time management skills
  • Professional attitude
  • Well rounded knowledge of the HTSUS
  • Well rounded knowledge of Tile 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations
  • Working knowledge and experience with PGA entries
  • At least two years brokerage experience
  • Track record of continuous self-development
  • Experience with process improvements preferred
  • Desire to pursue Customs Brokerage License

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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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