Account Representative - Customs Brokerage

Customs Brokerage Account Representative

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GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities. 

Look what you’ll get by joining the GEODIS team! 

• Get Good Money – Fair pay and some jobs come with bonus opportunities.
• Get the Right Job/Right Schedule – Part-time, full-time, seasonal – days, nights, weekends, and even gig work. We have the job and shift you want.*
• Get Paid Early – Payday as early as you want. Access your earnings on demand.
• Get Free Healthcare – Access to telemedicine from day 1 at no cost. Other benefit options include healthcare, dental, and vision at affordable costs after a short waiting period.*
• Get a Break – Paid holidays, time off, short-term disability, and new parent leave are a few of the ways we support time away from work to take care of your life.*
• Stay Safe – We pride ourselves on a safe, clean, and healthy work environment for everyone.
• Get a Voice – We are always asking our teammates to tell us how to make their experience working at GEODIS even better.
• Get Promoted – When you are ready to take the next step in your career, we will be there to support you. We promote about 10% of our warehouse workers each year.
• Get a Boost – Our "GEODIS Compassion Fund" makes one-time grants to teammates who have experienced unexpected catastrophes.
• Get Involved – Volunteer in your community or donate to the "GEODIS Foundation" or "GEODIS Compassion Fund".
• Have FUN – Work with fun, supportive people just like you!
• Find Your Place – We value diversity and seek to provide an inclusive culture. Join an Employee Resource Group, participate in an international lunch, or celebrate your heritage to find your place of belonging.
• Find Your Future – Whether you are interested in the opportunity to work seasonally or looking to launch your career, GEODIS is the place! 

*Eligibility varies based on location, job, employee type, or length of service.

What you will be doing: 

The Account Representative - Customs Brokerage is responsible for coordinating and executing shipments to ensure that clients' adequate service levels are met. This position supports the company's day to day functions and is the direct liaison for assigned shipments.

Job Duties:  -

• Serves as the customer service liaison between the Company and the customer

• Processes Custom and OGA (other government agency) entries for clearance of goods into the United States.

• Opens files, enters notes, information and document requests in Cargowise and/or AS400 system

• Classifies invoice based on HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule)

• Sends information/document requests to company's employees, suppliers, service providers and/or U.S. Government agencies as needed.

• Communicates with specified offices, departments, and teams on all issues affecting customs brokerage

• Files document requests, correspondence and documents in a file folder identified by the applicable shipping/reference number

• Ensures compliance with regard to U.S. Government regulatory agencies such as FDA, EPA, FCC, Fish & Wildlife, etc. 

• Coordinates shipping details with U.S. Forwarders, Steamship Lines, Airlines, Agents, etc.

• Convert and verify shipment weight, volume and foreign currency

• Maintain communication with customers, carriers and vendors

• Coordinate pick-ups and invoice files

• Assist customers with questions, complaints, requests, tracking and tracing

• Handles accounting processes accurately and promptly.

• Coordination of shipments from airline, ocean piers and CFS (container freight station) to customer/consignee destination.

• Review documentation or issue documents to meet government regulations and carrier regulations.

• Must have knowledge of buying/selling rates to ensure profitability

• Ensure email and telephone calls are promptly and politely answered

• Other duties as required and assigned

  Requirements:

   

  High school diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalency

• Minimum 3 years experience in customs brokerage or an equivalent combination of both education and experience.

• Knowledge of U.S. Government Agency requirements

• Knowledge of U.S. Customs and OGA  clearance of freight

• PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Work, Access and Excel.

  Excellent written and oral communication skills that demonstrate a proven ability to develop relationships with a range of internal and external customer.

• Excellent planning and organizational skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

• Ability to multi task

• Mathematical skills essential to ensure accuracy in calculations

 Environment:

While performing this job's duties, the employee is frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk.  The employee must regularly use their hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.  The employee is regularly exposed to ambient lighting and temperate climate conditions.