Senior Customs Trade Specialist

Responsible for coordination of the documentation required by US Customs/Government Agencies for entry of complex and high risk shipments. These have have been identified as complex and high risk due to regulatory requirements and tariff combinations.

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At FedEx Logistics, you'll find everything you'd expect of a people-first, global industry leader. FedEx offer a chance at a long rewarding career within one of the World's Top Companies. From benefits to special training to advancement opportunities, our offering is deep and wide to match our commitment to your career aspirations. Employee compensation and rewards are structured to acknowledge individual effort, stimulate new ideas, encourage outstanding performance, and promote teamwork. FedEx Offers an attractive and comprehensive package of pay benefits and quality of Work/Life programs.

Salary Increases - Salary increase based on individual performance

Tuition Assistance - Subsidy for continuous learning and education

Paid Time Off - Vacation, holiday, sick leave

Health Care Program - Medical coverage and dental coverage

Additional Benefits - Life, Disability (short/long term)

401(k) Program - Financial security in retirement

Reduced Shipping Rate - Exclusive discounts for personal shipping

LifeCare and LifeMart Benefits - Discount programs (e.g., car, restaurants, movies, daycare, pet care and more)

Job Description Summary

• Provide impeccable customer service

• Engages with customers regarding commodities that have been identified and isolated as requiring specialized processing to reduce the risk of liquidated ages and penalties through classification and the applications of proper duty preference.

• Obtain correct classification of goods for customs release from database, SOP's, tariff book, internet or customs.

• Data entry and processing of various import related documentation for submission to US Customs and all PGA's (participating Government Agencies)

• Maintain and keep current all shipment documentation in compliance with all record keeping requirements.

• Adhere to all international importing and exporting regulations.

• Work closely with other internal staff, departments, other FedEx OpCo's, customers and government agencies to deliver high level of service to customers.

• Process agency brokerage shipments.

• Handles remote filings

• Performs entry reconciliations as needed

• Ensure all government and organizational policies are followed.

• Follow up on Customs matters and resolve problems.

• Performs entry reviews as needed

Qualifications

• Assoc degree or equivalent preferred.

• 2 year brokerage experience required.

• 1 year experience with customer contact required.

• Data entry/keyboard experience required. CCS and/or Brokers license preferred.

• Required - MS Office, Outlook, Office equipment (phone, fax, photocopier, printer, scanner). Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

• Organizational Skills. Inter-personal skills. Problem solving Skills. Handle high volume of work. Handle time sensitive work.

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Ability to use multiple systems and reference material. Interact with customers, carriers, brokers, government agencies, internal staff, management of all levels, internal departments.

• Knowledge of customs regs, harmonized tariff schedules required. Performs other or additional duties as assigned.

• Paid Training Provided.

Additional Information

Posting Date: 2024-03-26

Shift: Monday & Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Location: Memphis, TN

This role will be hybrid, with some work from home opportunity and some in the office work, dependent on company policy

Some Overtime May Be Required Based on Business Needs

FedEx Logistics provides freight forwarding, as well as import and export services that allow companies to reach markets throughout the world. They help customers of all sizes solve the intricacies of shipping goods globally by providing comprehensive international ocean and air freight forwarding, surface transportation and distribution, customs brokerage, trade and customs advisory services, and advanced e-commerce and trade facilitation solutions. We're glad you stopped by and hope your job search experience with FedEx Logistics, Inc. will be rewarding. We look forward to hearing from you!

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