UPS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS is currently seeking a CUSTOMS BROKERAGE REPRESENTATIVE II. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year Customs Brokerage / Import / Export experience and will be familiar with HTS, customs regulations and OGA clearances.  The candidate will also have the knowledge and skills usually gained through a minimum of two years of general office or customer service experience.

THE CUSTOMS BROKERAGE REPRESENTATIVE II RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Preparation of customs entries and forwarding freight to designated locations. This may involve interface with international and domestic carriers, overseas offices, and importers.
• Prepare Customs entries and follow-up with the clearance process on all entries prepared.
• Communicate documentation discrepancies to client and supervisor.
• Coordinate freight delivery to designated locations.
• Resolve finance and accounting reconciliation exchange issues.
• Responsible for filing entries to customs via the Brokerage System in a timely and accurate manner.
• Responsibilities may include scanning entries into the SDIS system meeting allotted and sensitive time requirements.
• Administrative responsibilities include preparation of reports/presentations and analysis using various software packages and databases.
• Document review and assessment of accuracy, verifying country of origin/export, IOR, terms of sale and value to ensure that compliance and federal regulation requirements are achieved.
• Daily follow up on documentation discrepancy issues which requires the ability to troubleshoot and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with customers and foreign origins.
• Establish and maintain client relationships.
• All other task as assigned by supervisor and or manager.
• Position may require a weekend schedule on a department rotation basis and not limited to working a holiday schedule based on the needs of the operation and requirements of the account.
• Individuals who accept this job opportunity will be expected to be flexible in assisting with coverage in other departments , during fluctuations in volume,  vacation coverage or leave of absence coverage and as required by their management team.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• At least two years of customer service, general office, or data entry experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Accurate and rapid data entry
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Proven organizational skills
• At least one year of Customs Brokerage or Import/Export experience
• Ability to multi-task.
• Team oriented player
• The ability to project a professional image to the customer and to represent UPS SCS in a positive manner.
• US Customs Classification and BOSS (program) experience is desirable.

UPS is an equal opportunity employer – race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity

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