Customs Compliance Specialistnew

Job Description

To support and ensure compliance with applicable customs laws, regulations, and internal policies across brokerage operations. The role acts as a compliance and support function, contributing to consistent, efficient, and compliant customs processes within the assigned scope.

 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure compliance with customs laws, regulations and internal policies
• Support compliance oversight for all customs procedures
• Review customs declarations and identify errors, risks and corrective actions
• Support post-entry activities including amendments and corrections
• Monitor key risk areas (e.g. transit discharge, export confirmation, temporary storage)
• Act as an escalation point for complex or high- risk customs cases
• Provide guidance and support to operations on customs compliance matters
• Support implementation of customs compliance initiatives and process improvements
• Collaborate with operations, product teams and other stakeholders
• Maintain effective communication with customs authorities and other governmental agencies when required
• Support internal audits and compliance controls
• Promote a strong compliance culture and awareness across the district
• Support data accuracy and integrity related to customs declarations and systems

Physical Demands

• Use of standard office equipment - computer with keyboard and mouse, phone, fax/copy/scan machine, etc.  
• Write with pencil/pen/marker 
• Functions performed primarily while seated at desk

Qualifications

• Degree or formal training in customs (preferred)
• Relevant experience in customs operations or compliance
• Good understanding of customs regulations, procedures
• Proficiency in English, local language skills desirable
• Strong analytical skills
• Good communication skills

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus