Customs Officer jobs in Tennessee

Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

• 15,000 trained professionals
• 250 locations worldwide
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

Job Description

Ensure the proper and timely movement and clearance of freight, while providing an exceptional customer service within the Customs Brokerage department.

Major Responsibilities: 

• Deliver Exceptional customer service
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operating system
• Receive shipment notifications
• Verify all charges due
• Surrender docs and payment to obtain freight release
• Review documents and prioritize
• Create entry summary
• Submit docs to customs
• Dispatch freight
• Confirm delivery
• Ensure customer profiles are updated and current for assigned accounts
• Support operations where needed
• Meets company standards of 52 hours training per year

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, Windows, Outlook and various PC based software
• Willingness to learn and develop the industry skills
• Sense of urgency
• Attention to detail
• Have a positive attitude and an innate desire to help people
• Desire to work in a team environment
• Work with integrity
• Maintain a professional Appearance
• Have Confidence even in the face of intense challenges
• Be curious to learn and grow
• Adhere to the company's 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor and Visionary
• Be resolute and results oriented- get the job done!

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time 
• Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Life and Long Term Disability Insurance 
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Training and Personnel Development Program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.