Customs Officer jobs in Houston, TX

Stream-Flo is one of the largest privately held companies providing wellheads, gate valves, check valves, and surface safety systems for the worldwide oil and gas industry.  Stream-Flo offers employees a competitive salary, profit sharing, and a comprehensive benefits program, as well as the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment characterized by continued career growth and strong business results.

Primary accountability:

• Responsible for inbound and outbound freight for manufacturing and branch locations
• Provide coding for Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification system
• Ensure customs compliance for international freight
• Work directly for freight forwarders to ensure best route and cost option
• Lead domestic standard and hot shot freight options

Key position functions:

• Working with Import forwarders to ensure best routing of inbound and outbound freight
• Approval of freight and crating invoices for processing
• Provide tracking for Ocean, Air and Truck freight and communicating that statue of these shipments internally as required
• Develop KPIs for group as directed by Supply Chain Manager
• Support the set up and maintenance of formal contracts for courier, truck, air and ocean providers for incoming and outgoing freight
• Provide inbound/outbound freight quotations as required
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as determined by Supply Chain Manager

Preferred candidate will possess a combination of the following:

• College degree in Business, Supply Chain or Logistics or equivalent experience
• 10 years of experience in logistics including US Customs
• Superior time management and organizational skills
• Strong negotiating skills
• Exceptional customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
• Advance proficiency using MS Office applications
• ERP Skills (SAP preferred)
• Working knowledge of API 6A would be considered an asset
• Working Knowledge of HTS classification system
• Understanding of manufacturing environment

We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those candidates identified for further consideration will be contacted.

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