Responsible for ensuring that U.S. and Canadian customs regulations are adhered to when processing import and export documents to facilitate the movement of cross-border packages. Communicate with consignees, shippers and brokers to clear shipments, close entries, resolve paperwork issues and customs holds.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

• High school diploma. Post secondary education in International Studies or recipient of Certified Customs Specialist designation preferred

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• No experience required, administrative experience in cross-border transportation and/or customs preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel and Internet Explorer
• Good understanding of technical and administrative terms relating to US and Canadian government import and export regulations
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Good customer service skillsJob Conditions

• Complies with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) for on-site package examinations, shipment hold requirements and shipment clearance.
• Researches issues on CBSA bonded shipments that are on hold at Gateway (can include communication with consignee, shipper and/or broker).
• Researches CBSA tracers and responds with clearance information.
• Reviews and verifies shipment information for the United States Customs and Border Protection (USCBP).
• Manages inbound and outbound calls to resolve paperwork issues (including duties and taxes), clear shipments and close entries.
• Performs routine data entry and directs commercial invoices through Genesis System to brokers as part of the clearance process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.