Licensed Customs Broker

Our Client a major Logistics International Organization is seeking a Licensed Customs Broker! Positions location is in NJ and is 5 days on-site!

Licensed Customs Brokers position $110-$115K plus!Fantastic opportunity for an accomplished Licensed Customs Broker. Get ready to lead and inspire a highly skilled and committed team within a dynamic and expanding company that offers promising pathways for career advancement.
The integration of new technologies and exemplary service standards have allowed our client to be on the forefront of changes in the global trade industry. Tremendous regulatory visibility has allowed them to engage in regulatory pilot programs while forward-thinking mindset means The Company fully adopts new Customs and Border Protection technologies and regulations before the competition.

Job Description:
Responsible for the management and successful growth and development of a strong Customs Brokerage department. Coordinate and oversee the Customs Brokerage department to ensure the compliance of employees with the company policies, U.S. Customs regulations, customer service requirements/procedures, protection of the company liability and day-to-day clearing of inbound cargo. Oversee, assist, train and maintain responsibility for the preparation of Customs entries and overall workflow. Maintain a high level of professionalism, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and multi-task various tasks and responsibilities.

Responsibilities:
Organization and leadership of the Customs Brokerage department

Ensure that the Customs Brokerage Department is producing timely, quality and accurate flow of information by providing support and assistance as needed, and fairly distributing the workload.

Identify strengths and weaknesses within the Customs Brokerage department and work to makes improvements where necessary.

Train and advise department members in areas of Customs Brokerage Regulations (Provide additional training, instruction, re-distribution of work, etc.)

Monitor team performance against company standards and department goals. Regular audit of shipment documents and accounting practices.

Monitor problem files and implement corrective action when needed.

Issue work instructions to department members to ensure timely and orderly file flow including release, billing and auditing.

Provide management guidelines, training and organization to the department. Show leadership abilities and initiative. Make adjustments to systems which will allow the department to function more effectively and efficiently as a whole.

Outline responsibilities to each member of the department.

Conduct regular department meetings, communicate department goals and expectations.

Work closely with other departments and offices to deliver a high level of service to our clients.

Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree is preferred.

Must have and maintain an active Customs Brokerage License

9 -10 years Customs Brokerage import experience

4 - 5 years of experience in a supervisory/management role within a Customs Brokerage department

Employee must have basic user knowledge of computer programs such as Word, Excel and Outlook

Experience with Cargo wise is a plus

Proven analytical and problem solving skills

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Excellent team-building skills and ability to train staff

Ability to delegate workload to team

Strategic planning experience

Strong organization skills and ability to multitask

Proven professionalism and reliability

Strong mathematical skills, such as; appropriately add and compute fees, percentages taxes, currency conversions, weight, cube, measures, U.S. Customs and other agency fees