Release Customs Analyst
Livingston International
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: HomeOffice • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of shipments which could include all modes of transportation.
- Create customs entries through review, proper selection of client records, proper vendor and keyword selection, and interpretation of documentation for all clients' shipments.
- Data entry of shipment information for release (NSC), rating and billing and ensuring that all mandatory fields are completed and accurate.
- Ensure correct value for duty is reported based on invoice details and terms of sale.
- Establish correct value for duty and tariff treatment by selecting the correct keyword/HS code.
- Contact Release Import Analyst or the client service team as required for missing documentation, information or instructions necessary to release a shipment.
- Verify documentation for release conditions, compliance and rating compliance (e.g., free trade certificates).
- Research and respond to requests for information (ranges from BOL update to driver waiting) in a professional manner via phone or email in non-Air/Sea locations.
- Participate fully with other team members in the day-to-day operation of Release Operations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
- Adhere to established policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Experience in customs brokerage a plus, but not required.
- Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
- Client Service oriented -- interpersonal skills with internal/external clients and coworkers.
- Ability to handle large volumes and meet tight deadlines.
- Attention to detail; organization, completeness and accuracy.
- Good analytical skills with problem-solving ability.
- Ability to make decisions and recommendations within authorized limitations.
- Knowledge of Word and Excel software.
Benefits
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
- Accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise when submitting your application.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
data entrycustoms entriestariff treatmentHS code selectioncompliance verificationrating complianceanalytical skillsproblem-solving
Soft skills
oral communicationwritten communicationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsclient service orientationattention to detaildecision makingrecommendation skills