Licensed Customs Broker - International Freight Forwarding
Location: Secaucus, New Jersey
Benefits: Included
Job Salary: $70,000 - $90,000
About the company
We are a complete end-to-end Supply Chain Freight Forwarding Management Group committed to providing over 75 years of effective transportation, logistics, warehousing, and e-commerce solutions.
Description: Become an integral member of a thriving department in NJ. We're looking for a seasoned and experienced Licensed Customs Broker who wants to take on a new challenge. It is necessary to have prior expertise within the Freight Forwarding Industry.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensure that customs and governmental processes, procedures and activities are performed and managed based on global, country port, & mode of transport specific governmental regulations.
- Keep abreast of laws and regulations regarding brokerage compliance and develop specific programs to ensure that personnel are properly trained and equipped with the knowledge to maintain a compliant environment.
- Responsible for use of company and client funds and negotiable documents so as to ensure that there are not any violations of governmental, banking or corporate standards.
- Required to post Customs Brokerage License as permit qualifier in local port.
- Manage and deliver on client's commitments based on local, national, and global strategies.
- Ensure staff is both productive and maintaining quality necessary to meet company and client expectations.
- Monitor implementation of new accounts to ensure all KPIs are met.
- Seek cost efficiencies and process improvements within different functions of the products & departments and work with the support and alignment of the GOP team to implement as appropriate.
- Ensure proper staffing for clearance coverage across all transport modes (Air, Ocean, Rail, Truck).
- Develop working relationships with clients, corporate compliance, branch managers, Air & Ocean product owners, local or regional government compliance personnel and staff to ensure the highest level of customer service and compliance.
- Attend Client Business Reviews to present and gather feedback from clients.
- Manage and maintain operational excellence for Customs Brokerage.
- Partner with business units, Air & Ocean product teams and sales teams to enhance customer value and expand business.
- Market all current and future Trade Services Products to include but not limited to: Consulting, Brokerage Programs, Reconciliation, Post Entry Services, Drawback/Recon, Security Programs, Post Entry Services, Learning, Technology, and Import Compliance Programs.
- Expand the volume and profitability of service delivered within the customer portfolio.
- Execute on monthly targets and controls as defined by country and regional leadership.
- Ensure compliance with internal and external controls and KPI's set at the global and regional levels.
- Attend local, regional or national training classes or conferences as the product and region/branch management directs to enhance skills and retain industry knowledge.
- Perform department audits and develop a consistent, measurable audit program to ensure compliant processes and compliant behavior.
- Ensure continued education requirements are met to meet license requirements.
Requirements:
- 10+ Years Customs Brokerage Experience in Freight Forwarding Industry