Logistics Programming in the Quad Cities - Customs Broker Import/Export

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Position Title

Customs Broker Import/Export

What the job is like

A Customs Broker arranges shipment of goods and products into or out of the borders of the United States.

Customs Brokers maintain customs on free trade agreements, including the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); administer customs training programs to associates and perform compliance area audits.

They also maintain professional certification; track laws and regulations that may affect the organization’s policies or practices and apply local, state and federal regulations.

Essential skills or attributes

Intermediate Computer Skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
Intermediate Math Skills (Algebra, Statistics, Geometry)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and business etiquette (customer service)
Basic knowledge of transportation rules and regulations
Understanding of warehouse strategies and processes
Understanding of supply chain strategies and processes
Understanding of supply chain and warehouse theory
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations and compliance
Experience in the application of regulatory compliance
Production and Resource Scheduling
Experience in budgets
Experience in P & L (Profit and Loss)
Ability to read and interpret industry related reports and data
Customs Brokers License
Experience in International Transportation
Negotiation skills

Usual required training

High School Diploma/GED. Some college, Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred by many companies.

Experience required varies by company.

Industry related training and license may be required.

Similar job titles

Broker (designation: CHB), Licensed Customs Broker (designation: LCB)