Customs and Trade Compliance Analyst

Position: Customs and Trade Compliance Analyst

Job Description:

Forward Air, Inc. is looking for a Customs and Trade Compliance Analyst needed for the Brokers portion of the transportation industry. Candidates will be required to sustain the company’s Customs processes while remaining in compliance with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Regulations. Previous experience of Imports or “inbounds” in the transportation industry is recommended.

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

• Inspect and test the operating quality of all returned equipment
• Primary contact with overseas customers and sales reps
• Work with airlines for inbound freight and charges owed/payments
• Book/Edit air bills
• Process 7512 (bonds) with proper documentation
• Email monitoring and response
• HTSUS classification
• Entry writing
• Other duties as assigned
• Requirements:
• Knowledge of Customs Regulations and/or Import/Inbound experience
• Knowledge in the transportation industry preferred
• Computer proficiency
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently as well as with others

Skills:

• Ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethic
• Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• General computer skills - Microsoft Office, Outlook, AS400
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated “time-definite” basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations – supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete® Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base.

Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry.

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