Customs Broker

Company Description

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within
- more than 50 percent of our staff of more than 19000 employees have been at Expeditors for 5 years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they are a chance to grow, thrive and do what you love.

**Job Description**:
As a Customs Broker / Classifier, you are responsible to prepare customs clearance declarations on behalf of some of the most reputable companies both locally and globally for submission to Customs in compliance with national regulatory provisions and in adherence to the company’s policies and procedures. You will manage shipments by accurately classifying and valuing import and export products for customs clearance. Your goal will be to effectively and compliantly clear goods across our international border and form part of the team servicing the requirements of the clients. You will continually seek opportunities for service enhancement and improved operational processes. You will input milestones and communications within specified time frames in line with Key Performance Indicators to provide visibility for your clients.
- ** Daily Processing**:You will monitor and manage a suite of clients from document assessment through to entry submission. This includes liaising with customers and our network for missing documents and information whilst following our unique entry processing procedures using state of the art technology within our internal KPI’s
- ** Classification and Valuation**:Assessment and review of Tariff classification information including storage of supporting information
- ** Entry Processing**: Pre-lodge and review entries including gathering information relating to Community Protection Questions. Entering AEP commodity codes and BMSB codes on the Customs entry. Amendment of entries where required.

**Qualifications**:

- Completion of Diploma of Customs Broking
- Knowledge of Government Regulations
- Strong understanding and previous experience with Quarantine clearance including processing through COLS and understanding of BMSB measures
- Integrated Customs System and Third Party Systems experience
- Accounting knowledge
- Strong problem solving, organisational, and interpersonal skills
- Solid oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of International freight shipping terms
- General Mathematical knowledge, including but not exclusive to, dealing with Exchange Rates, Foreign Currency, and General Ledger
- Road Transport Operational knowledge
- Strong problem solving, organisational, and interpersonal skills
- Solid oral and written communication skills
- Good geographical knowledge

Additional Information

**Benefits**:

- Employee Health: You and your health are important; Expeditors will support you, with an attractive health insurance package
- Work Life Balance: At Expeditors we believe that togetherness is a strength, but that work supports life, so we provide a great work environment and offer work from home benefits.
- Career and Personal Development: Developing you and your skills not only for today’s role but for those in the future
- Broker’s License
- Expeditors will support your goals with training, assistance, mentorship to incentize you to achieve your goal of becoming a licensed broker.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Take the opportunity to own a piece of your company through our ESP Plan
- Financial Security
- Join Expeditors knowing that your job and financial security are safe from the effects of the global economy
- Employee Appreciation: As our greatest asset, we understand the importance of showing our appreciation, respect and acknowledging the value you bring through employee engagement
- Enhancement Leaders: Through utilising technology solutions and focusing on continuous improvement strategies we continue to evolve our roles and processes to improve efficiency and job satisfaction

***Permanent resident visa and above need only apply