Customs Broker III at Watchpoint Logistics, Inc.

Burlingame, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

35.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customs Brokerage, Customs Compliance, Commodity Classification, NetCHB, Cargowise, Salesforce, CRM, HRIS, Audit, Communication, Time Management, Problem Solving, Air Customs Clearance, Ocean Customs Clearance, Documentation, Customer Relationship Management

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Description Customs Brokerage Agents utilize their communication skills and industry knowledge to ensure our customer’s supply chain runs efficiently and stays compliant. They build relationships with customers and collaborate with internal teams to meet Customs Compliance standards. **This is a hybrid position, must be able to reliably commute to our Burlingame, CA office twice a week ** Pay & Perks Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k + 4% Company Match Vacation, Sick Pay + Holidays Employee Assistance Program Monthly Team Lunches Wellness Program The starting pay for this position is expected to be $32 to $35 per hour. Exact compensation is based on skills, experience, education, and location. Customs Broker Agent III Job Duties Helps facilitate air/ocean customs clearances to meet the customer’s expectations. Coordinates with overseas offices and customers as necessary. Responsible for completing customs entries and maintaining communication with customers and customs officials. Responsible for proofing commodity classification and recommends reclassification to supervisor. Utilizes their knowledge and experience to proactively update the customer and/or team members and address questions regarding the status of their entries. Navigates CRM and HRIS to locate facility addresses, contact details and organization charts in order to route the customer or vendor to the proper CSR or department. Works collaboratively with team members to compile necessary documentation and performs audits for compliance on a daily basis. Uses judgment and initiative to suggest solutions to supervisor based on audit results. Additional duties as assigned. Requirements Proficient use of computer systems and applications (NetCHB, Cargowise, Salesforce) as trained/required. Makes the best use of available time and resources. Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Consistently exhibits flexibility in resolving customer problems in a timely manner. Exercises good judgment in resolving general disputes or problems. Able to communicate effectively and collaborate with team members to achieve common goals. Sees opportunities to supports other team members. Able to express ideas and information clearly, concisely, and accurately both verbally and in writing. Demonstrates active listening and seeks to understand others perspectives. Approaches problems with a solution focused mindset and uses judgment to resolve issues. Assists with finding root cause and implements process improvements. Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and efficiency. Plans and organizes work, manages time well, handles multiple tasks simultaneously, and completes initiatives with minimal errors. Meets productivity goals set by management. Education and Experience High school diploma and minimum 5 years of experience in customs entry writing or equivalent combination of education and experience. Physical Requirements The usual and customary methods of performing the job's essential functions require the following physical demands: operating a computer, remaining stationary for most of the shift, and occasionally moving about the workspace. The person in this position frequently exchanges information using email and other electronic communication methods and must be able to observe and report on communication received via phone and computer. About Us: At Watchpoint, you will work alongside a small but highly experienced multidisciplinary family, where we value and respect all individual strengths and contributions. Our mission is to be the employer of choice, achieving world class employee and customer satisfaction in the transportation and logistics industry. At Watchpoint, we recognize that employee satisfaction and engagement is the driving force to successfully realizing our Company’s mission. In fact, we continuously rely on employee feedback to understand how to maximize our teams’ professional and personal growth. Every member of our team is a critical component at Watchpoint. Watchpoint Logistics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Visit us at https://www.watchpointlogistics.com

Responsibilities

Facilitate air and ocean customs clearances while ensuring compliance with Customs standards. Maintain communication with customers and officials and perform daily audits to ensure documentation accuracy.