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Noatum Logistics

Senior Customs Specialist

Noatum Logistics, Kenmore, New York, United States

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Overview

Senior Customs Specialist role at Noatum Logistics. Noatum Logistics is a leading supply chain management company with global coverage, specializing in international freight forwarding and supply chain management, customs clearance and compliance, warehouse and contract logistics, project logistics, and eSolutions. The Noatum Logistics Customs Specialist is involved in daily customs brokerage activities including reviewing documentation, entry-writing, evaluating compliance needs, and making recommendations. The specialist ensures clients are provided with timely and accurate clearance services and communicates with clients to ensure compliant customs transactions. The customs specialist develops a thorough understanding of our clients’ shipping requirements and patterns; demonstrates sound customer service and data entry skills; and develops job related knowledge to support growth within current position and further career development. Base pay range

$55,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare customs entries and bonds, primarily air and ocean, with some cross-border. Enter customs data to meet regulatory and tracking requirements. Ensure regulatory requirements are met and proper documentation, including transit and customs clearance documents, exist for shipments. Ensure documentation is accurately processed, distributed, and released to customs representatives, carriers, forwarders, customers, and agents in a timely manner. Complete all necessary data entry and confirmation of key milestones (customs clearance, etc.) as specified by customer standard operating procedures. Complete accurate billing to clients based on established client pricing, while ensuring appropriate costs and profits are maintained. Utilize knowledge of Incoterms and commercial invoice requirements to provide guidance to customers and other team members, as needed. Arrange the transfer and delivery of shipments with appropriate partners. Develop and maintain successful relationships with clients, government agencies and local vendors (e.g., custom brokers, customs officials, airline representatives, freight forwarders, local pickup and delivery companies, regional trucking companies, line haul providers). Prepare timely customs management information and reports as requested or specified per department KPIs. Provide support to team members with training activities and audit oversight. Maintain client-specific HTS databases. Assist with Global Trade Management projects as needed including classification, post-entry filing, auditing, etc. Increase Noatum value proposition by utilizing compliance expertise to provide support regarding classification, documentation, and other government agencies to clients. Participate as an effective team member with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Maintain courteous, prompt, and efficient customer relations. Comply with all necessary procedures to assure a clean, properly organized, safe and healthy environment for all personnel. Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Operational experience in customs brokerage, preferably with an international logistics provider. Operational experience in customs brokerage processes, including preparing, filing, and auditing customs entries. Experienced in working with Participating Government Agencies involved in the customs clearance process. Knowledge of applicable state, federal, and international laws and regulations as they relate to primary services provided (i.e., customs, security, other import and export government agencies that regulate international trade). Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Competency in PC, spreadsheets, and database applications (including Microsoft Office Suite). Knowledge and experience in customs entry software. Preferred Qualifications

5+ years customs brokerage experience, preferably with an international freight forwarder. Certified Customs Specialist (CCS). U.S. Customs Broker License. College degree in related field or equivalent combination of experience and education. Some leadership experience, as this is a senior level position. Physical Requirements

Noatum is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noatum will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. The job is performed indoors in a traditional office setting. Activities include extended periods of sitting while working at a computer and occasional fast-paced operations and events. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to communicate orally with customers, vendors, management, and co-workers. Regular use of the telephone, virtual meetings, and e-mail for communication. Hearing, vision, and speaking within normal ranges are essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information, and to prepare or inspect documents. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computers, calculators, and copiers. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, handle, use hands to grasp, or feel and operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keypad. About Noatum Logistics

To serve the surging demands of our customers worldwide, Noatum Logistics is enhancing our global supply chain capabilities. Join our growing team of professionals as we strengthen and expand our core international supply chain services. We are a growing global logistics company with exciting career opportunities in international forwarding, supply chain management, technology, business development, and many more. With operations in Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America, and South America, Noatum Logistics provides you significant opportunities to enhance your career. As you gain experience, develop new skills, and take on greater responsibilities, Noatum Logistics offers you the opportunity to grow with us. Along with our global network partners, we provide services in and between all major international trade lanes. With the support of our thousands of logistics professionals, this infrastructure can deliver seamless end-to-end supply chain solutions around the world. Noatum Logistics employees understand that customer service is our priority and at its best when built on a relationship of trust and a thorough understanding of our customers’ business. We firmly believe we have the best talent in the industry. To learn more about Noatum Logistics, www.noatumlogistics.com. JOB #4095

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