Customs Brokerage Specialist
Customs Brokerage Specialist
Well-established, full-service Customs Brokerage and Freight Forwarding firm in Otay Mesa is seeking the right candidate to assist in our brokerage department. This position works in a fast-paced environment and requires a strong sense of urgency, ability to manage deadlines, a positive “can-do” attitude and excellent customer service skills. Great opportunity to grow within the company.
About the Position:
We are looking for a self-motivated and detail-oriented candidate who will be responsible for creating and transmitting entries to U.S. Customs in a timely manner. Our ideal candidate is someone with 2+ years of entry writing experience and familiarity with U.S. Customs regulations. Duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):
- Organize and manage incoming files
- Prioritize and execute Importer Security Filing (ISF) and Customs Entries
- Proper Classification of entries utilizing the Harmonized Tariff Code
- Complete billing for all files executed
- Interact with Customs, import carriers, and service ports to arrange for coordinated handling of product from source to delivery
- Reduce downtime by foreseeing potential problems and troubleshooting existing ones
- Comply with established company standards regarding communications/responsiveness
- Complete other tasks or duties assigned by supervisor to ensure effective and efficient operation of the department
A Successful Candidate will:
- Bilingual in Spanish (required), both written and oral.
- Execute data entry with extreme attention to detail and accuracy while meeting deadlines
- Be comfortable learning new software applications
- Exhibit strong ability to work with minimal supervision
- Engage and support the team by coming to work with a can-do attitude
- Enjoy learning and mastering new things every day
- Positively and professionally represent Miramar Customs Brokers under all circumstances
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality
Education & Experience:
- Experience dealing with a high volume of data entry
- Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred, but not required
- 2+ years of related experience preferred
What We Offer
Job Type: Full-time
Competitive Pay
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Monday – Friday work schedule
Interested candidates should send resume to brent@miramarcustoms.com
Please no phone calls.