Customs Broker

Job ID: R43346 **Customs Broker** Primary Location: Mascot, New South Wales Australia C.H. Robinson is currently seeking a **Customs Broker** to join our team in Sydney. If this sounds good, let's talk more about what you will be working on: **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** The duties and responsibilities of this position consist of, but are not limited to, the following: **Maintain Operational Excellence**: - Demonstrate mastery with respect to the customs brokerage products' standard operating procedures (SOP) and best practices - Analyze and validate import documentation and data to ensure they are in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations prior to entry submission - Receive and review documentation to input and transmit data - Understand the processes, documentation, and terminology involved in international shipping from time of purchase order issuance through the delivery of the cargo - Ensure regulatory requirements are met, and proper documentation exists for all shipments - Manage customer invoicing, process vendor payables, and assist with receivables of assigned accounts - Procure and coordinate cargo dispatch with preferred carriers, obtaining delivery confirmation, and finalizing rates and any assessorial charges - Identify and resolve issues that could potentially result in delayed cargo release or final delivery - Demonstrate strong decision-making skills and ability to prioritize tasks between daily responsibilities - Operate Australian Customs Service "ICS" system as required and as per C.H. Robinson Best Practice procedures - Operate within Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service release and control systems - Operate Automated data management systems such as "Inbound" and "Expedient" **Facilitate Relationships**: - Demonstrate proactive, professional, clarity, and reliability to our peers and our customers through verbal and written language - Serve as the primary C.H. Robinson customs representative for the customer account base, ensuring prompt response to customer inquiries and follow through on issues until resolution to customer satisfaction - Begin to develop the skill to serve as a Customs trusted advisor, transitioning from the day-to-day data entry fundamentals to true customs brokerage account management of C.H. Robinson clients - Promote a positive working relationship for all team members - Gain awareness into customer specific standard operating procedures (SOP) and honor those commitments - Adhere to a high level of operational excellence with respect to on time performance, accuracy, and customer service - Collaborate with support staff and modal departments to ensure import data integrity and compliance with customer SOP - Understand and learn to leverage C.H. Robinson's network of departments, support teams and leadership. **Other Activities**: - Direct ownership of Customer Standard Operating Procedures - Complete Customs tariff classification and valuation - Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements **QUALIFICATIONS** Required: - High School Diploma or Graduate Degree / equivalent - Minimum 2 years of Customs Brokerage experience - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs Preferred: - CBFCA approved customs broker course of study or similar industry experience. - Associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in related field - Excellent communication, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills - Excellent customer service skills and follow up to be utilized with customers and the network - Proven track record of dealing with customers and being client focused - Critical-thinking, flexibility, and problem-solving skills to adapt to ever-changing tasks and customer needs - High level of attention to detail - Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven office environment - Values a diverse and inclusive work environment **Disclaimer**: - This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees performing this role. **Benefits** At C.H. Robinson Oceania, we are a proud Equal Opportunity employer offering flexible work to support a work/life balance along with offering a broad range of career development opportunities. We have an experienced and passionate team who work collaboratively to deliver smarter solutions for our clients. Employees have access to our well regarded, confidential Employee Assistance Program. Our Robinson Cares program allows our employees to give back to the community.