Customs Trade Coordinator

This position is responsible for any of the various tasks listed as assigned. Decision making for release related tasks, assigning work to the appropriate queue for proper entry processing, live/quota entries, FDA/FWS entries, scrolling, voids/deletes and voluntary entries utilizing computer skills in a windows environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains uniform business practices and procedures to ensure compliance with customs and OGA laws and regulations and according to FedEx express expectations.
• Analyzes documentation provided to determine that Harmonized Tariff Number and whether the shipment qualifies for special tariff treatment, NAFTA, reduced duty rates and ensures all government agency regulations are followed.
• Also ensures that the required information is submitted or transmitted electronically.
• Completes the classification of imported merchandise by determining the proper tariff classification and associate duty rate, and calculating the entered value using T/B and FedEx systems.
• Contact customers to resolve classifications questions or to obtain government documentation required for entry.
• Answers inquiries by FedEx express and FedEx express customers about the clearance status of any shipment.
• Accesses the internet, FedEx systems for customer databases, spreadsheets & manifest scrolling.
• Communicates with customers, CBP and other government agencies in order to obtain information necessary for release.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of CBP regulations and Harmonized Tariff as well as OGA regulations preferred.
• Ability to analyze data and information.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a time sensitive atmosphere.
• Strong organizational skills to allow for completing multiple duties and meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.

Experience

• Two (2) years of business experience required, which includes one (1) year of related business experience preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months work experience preferred.

Education

• HS Diploma or GED required.

Benefits

• Healthcare, vision and dental insurance, retirement, tuition reimbursement