About the Role
The primary responsibility of this position is to process and integrate customer data, assisting with the movement of goods between international borders.
Responsibilities
- Serves as the customer service liaison between the company and the customer(s).
- Resolves problems (i.e. billing, tracking shipments) and handles customer concerns, building relationships with customers.
- Processes customs and PGA entries for clearance of goods into the United States.
- Opens files, enters notes, information and document requests in corporate systems.
- Reviews commercial invoice for proper information.
- Reviews documentation or issues documents to meet government regulations and carrier regulations.
- Converts and verifies shipment weight, volume and foreign currency.
- Sends information/document requests to company's employees, suppliers, service providers and/or U.S. government agencies as needed.
- Communicates with specific offices, departments, and teams on all issues affecting customs brokerage.
- Ensures compliance with regards to U.S. government regulatory agencies such as FDA, EPA, USFWS, etc.
- Coordinates shipping details with U.S. forwarders, steamship lines, airlines, agents, etc.
- Maintains communication with customers, carriers and vendors.
- Coordinates shipments from airline, ocean piers and CFS to customer/consignee destination.
- Coordinates pick-ups and invoices files.
- Stays up-to-date on regulations, laws, guidelines and Deringer requirements, acting as a resource to internal and external clients.
- Handles accounting processes accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ensures email and telephone calls are promptly and professionally answered.
- Handles confidential information, may give instruction to colleagues and is expected to make recommendations to improve processes and the functioning of the department and/or company.
- Performs other duties as required and assigned.
Requirements
- Has experience specific to client submission requirements and clearance of specific commodities.
- High school diploma/GED.
- 1+ year(s) of previous customs Northern Border brokerage experience.
Skills
- Analytical
- Customer Oriented
- Interpersonal Skills
- Motivation
- Problem Solving
- Work Standards
- Microsoft Office Suites
Location
- Eastern Standard Time
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1+ year(s) of previous customs Northern Border brokerage experience
Education Level
- High school diploma/GED
Salary/Compensations
- $19.00-$24.00 per hour
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
- Excellent voluntary health and wellness benefits.
- Generous paid time off, including paid holidays.
- Flexibility in work environment.
About the Company
- All Deringer employees should be fully committed to the Core Values: Passion, Respect, Integrity, Expertise, Innovative Solutions, Relationships, Support, Determination, Value and a High Level of Accountability.
