Customs & Admin Agent

Full-time

**Company Description**:
**We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers**

Become a member of a global community The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and 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. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

**Our Mission**

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. **We love to promote from within** - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us

Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service

**Tasks and Duties**

This section lists job-specific tasks and duties, such as the ones listed below, that are completed on a regular basis by the employee as noted in the Customs Operational Performance Standards.
- Receive documents.
- Prepare customs entries in Customsware or other customs software.
- Understand the elements of the Import & export customs SOP.
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry into operating systems.
- Ensure timely customs clearance of shipments.
- Monitor customs clearances and communicate with Customers.

**Physical Demands**
- This section lists physical demands required of this job and may be edited to the specific job role.
- Use of standard office equipment - computer with keyboard and mouse, phone, fax/copy/scan machine, etc.
- Write with pencil/pen/marker.
- Functions performed primarily while seated at desk

**Qualifications**:
This section lists desired qualifications for the job:

- Global logistics industry knowledge
- Good computer skills (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word)

**Additional Information**:
**Expeditors Key Performance Expectations**

This section lists the core business-critical performance expectations applicable to all Expeditors employees.

**Exceptional Customer Service**:
Exceeds customer expectations by anticipating, understanding and meeting needs. Is proactive and when issues arise, is timely and resolute in solving problems, including escalating to management when necessary. Builds rapport and exhibits empathy during interactions, and consistently strives to improve customer satisfaction with customers. (This skill expectation applies both externally (customers, service providers) and internally (other Expeditors offices/employees).

**Job Execution**:
Consistently completes quality work that matches job expectations. Is committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement for own job function and across the network. All activities are compliant with company policies/procedures and code of business conduct and with government regulations.

**Reliability**:
Consistently meets deadlines. Is punctual and can be relied on for planning purposes. Is organized, manages own time effectively and can prioritize.

**Collaboration**:
Displays a willingness to accomplish not only his/her own job responsibilities without the need for constant prodding but is willing, without request, to aid and assist others to the benefit of the company and/or customers. Works in harmony with superiors and fellow workers without incident or delay.

**Communication**:
**Culture**:
Exhibits and promotes the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary.

**Personal Growth and Development**:
Participates in training within the company’s guidelines, completing at least 52 hours of relevant training per year. Completes required training in a timely manner with mínimal reminders. Pursues professional development goals for self, including participating in a development plan as appropriate.

**Product Agent Job-Specific Performance Expectations**

**Timely and Accurate Shipment Processing**:
Ensures smooth and timely freight process flow according to Expeditors' operational procedures. Follows customer's standard operating procedures and proactively notifies customers of any issues. Consistently meets KPI standards, as per company's procedures.

**Timely and Accurate Data Entry**:
Ensures accurate and timely data entry into our operational systems according to Expeditors' operational procedures and customer requir