Brokerage Agent, Imports at Expeditors

Laredo, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customs Brokerage, Import Operations, Customer Service, Data Entry, Trade Compliance, Logistics, Time Management, Attention To Detail, Microsoft Office, Communication Skills, Bilingual, Problem Solving, Billing, Risk Management

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Company Description As a Fortune 500 company, Expeditors employs more than 16,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 329 locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customize solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include the consolidation and forwarding or air or ocean freight. Customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-define transportation. Order and risk management, warehousing. distribution and customized logistics solutions. Expeditors is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Job Description Brokerage Agent executes flawless operational performance, productivity, by applying technical expertise and providing excellent customer service, supporting our Vision and Mission Statement, making our promise real to all our customers. Key Deliverables: Proactively monitor the following key metrics to achieve the expected results: Operational Efficiency OPA Audit Result – Perform consistently at the highest level. Timely Execution and Data: DXR to LOG within 3 hours LOG to ENF (2 step) within 30 minutes LOG to ESP (1 step) within 1 hour INV within 24 hours of ESP/IBB ENF to ESP within 72 hours UCE to AME within 2 days AUE – Less than 5% ADD CVD applicable back up available 100% of the time. 95% all other ADD CVD requirements. AUE to AUA within 48 Hours, min. 95% compliance EDE to EDA within 5 days Trade Compliance - 100% ESP no RLS follow up within 5-7 Days All CENSUS actioned within 72 hrs. Trade Compliance - 100% General responsibilities Exemplify and Teach Our Culture, Mission and Goals. Follow the 10 Critical Success Factor. Understand and comply with, all company, and local policies, procedures and processes as shared by management. Contribute to build healthy cross-functional relationship and work environment, promote team spirit and cohesiveness in the department. Timely completion of 52-hour trainings per year (4.33 per month) and required trainings. Prepare, follow-up and execute on your personal development plan and goals. Own your self-development. Key responsibilities: Comply with company controls, policies, procedures. Properly use all Expeditor systems and tools. Maintain highest compliance levels for all applicable Customers requirements Understand and comply with the expectations on Customer SOP. Meet KPI Standards in accordance with the Company’s Procedures (OPS). Accurate and timely shipmen process, logged proper codes, trace types and events. Timely events on In-bond transactions. Proactively communication with carriers and interested parties. Contribute to operational effectiveness by complying with applicable District Excellence metrics. Complete accurate and timely billing of customers. Ensure that all customer’s legal documents are updated. Active participation in huddle meetings. Ensure that all emails are handled timely and professionally. Escalate issues to Lead, Supervisor or Operations Manager as needed. Finance: Comply with all our policies, including the credit policy. All files processed timely and correctly billed. Constantly work on prevent monetary losses. Security, Health and Safety Responsible to inform immediately to the Branch’s Health and Safety representative any unsafe condition that could put employees at risk in the workplace as well as any incident or accident. Qualifications To be the most effective in this position we are looking for the following skills and experience: Education: Bachelor's degree in foreign trade, preferred or equivalent convention of education and experience. Experience in US Customs Brokerage, preferred. Hands-on knowledge of Customs clearance functions, preferred. Customer Satisfaction oriented. Good interpersonal and communication skills, ability to communicate written and oral. Develop and maintain a professional relationships with clients, service providers and employees. Time management and attention to detail oriented. Self-driven personality. Good computer skills, and ability to learn new programs and tools including knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications. English and Spanish fluency. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Responsibilities

The Brokerage Agent is responsible for executing operational performance and maintaining high levels of trade compliance for import shipments. They must ensure timely data entry, accurate billing, and proactive communication with carriers and customers to meet key performance indicators.