Customs Operations Professional

Customs Operations Professional

Supports a base group of client accounts by managingtheclients expediting their shipments from start to finish by development of familiarity with their import programs and products; through and understanding of Customs regulations and international transportation; by coordinating file processing with team members and other Company work and coordinates superior client service delivery and production activities of defined team within our Customs Brokerage these activities in support of the established Maersk Customs Services policies goals and objectives and in full compliance with regulations. Serves as a subject matter expert for existing and new customers onCustoms duties and responsibilities may be assigned which are client specific to satisfy special customer needs. These responsibilities are achieved by performance of the following duties personally or through subordinate team members.

We Offer:

We offer exciting career opportunities with a focus on diversity and award-winning talent development. Our values-led diverse team is dedicated to supporting employees and fostering a culture of fairness respect and responsibility.

We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package and our talent policies are recognized asindustry-leading. We are committed to ongoing personal and professional development and believe that recruiting diverse talent strengthens our high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete responsibility forEGthe import customs brokerage process and superior customer service delivery for defined team within ourMCSoperation. Sets organizational plans for the team along with owning the overall client experience. Development of complete familiarity with client import programs and set organizational plans for the department on the handling of the specific clients this includes the following:

• Products

• Classifications and special customs details as required

• Other government agency compliance requirements

• Ensuring accurate accounting practices such as client invoicing and job accruals

• Specialized client reports as needed

• A/R status and collection efforts to ensure optimal cash flow

• Carriers & Delivery Requirements as outlined

• Client specific needs and requirements
  

• Measure and monitor results of the overall operation against KPIs established regularly and systematically reports these results to management and holds their direct subordinates accountable.

• Responsible to ensure that KPIs are at minimum met for their assigned accounts through management of their team and support team with entry processing as required.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include hiring and firing decisions; driving employee engagement through training employees; planning assigning and directing work; participation in appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving issues andorexceptions and putting corrective action in place when needed.

• Diligentexecution ofdutiesin order tocomply with Customs Brokers responsibilities under CFR FR 19 Section 111 Subpart C.

• Utilize lean management tools to evaluate the team structure and plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal state and local laws and regulations adherence to company procedures and policies.

• Performs otherposition relatedduties as specified by management.

Required experience & skills

Education and Experience:

• Bachelordegree preferred but not required or equivalent work experience

• 3-5years of experience in the industry

• 1-3 years previous management experience

Technical Skills and Competencies Required:

• A strong execution minded manager with strong financial technical skills analytical ability good judgment and strong operational focus including an understanding of systems.

• Strong understanding of transportation industry

• Excellent communication skills can relate to people at all levels of an organization.

• A well organized and self-directed individual who is a team player excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to be resourceful creative and maintain flexibility manage resources effectively and efficiently

• Ability to train coach evaluate and mentor.

• Strong thought leadership and influencing skills ability to engage multiple business units to develop solutions.

• Strong and current knowledge of technology platforms MS Office products and ability to quickly adapt to new software.

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