Licensed Customs Broker

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