Customs Brokerage Team Lead Laredo, TX

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS- Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available toVeterans Transitioning Military National Guard and Reserve Members Military Spouses Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set education requirements and experience please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.

DHL Global Forwarding manages the flow of goods and information across a customers global supply chain utilizing air/ocean/ground transportation customs brokerage services and dedicated warehousing/distribution centers. We are part of Deutsche Post DHL the worlds leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries.

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Customs Brokerage Team Lead in our Laredo TX office. As a Team Lead you will be responsible for ensuring the completion of customs entry documentation into our computerized system for our customers. Come join our DHL team and establish a career with the largest global transportation and logistics company!



Key Responsibilities:

Assist team members with escalations on customs entries
Enter new customer orders into our DHL computerized system to obtain release of cargo
Ensure all data is properly entered and/or uploaded completely in an accurate and timely fashion
Completes document auto upload as needed into DHL computerized system
Work with importer to obtain missing information via telephone or email
Maintains positive and professional customer relationships (internal and external)
Processing of medium complexity air/ocean shipments and requires more thorough understanding of SPI (Special Program Indicator) related to FTAs (Free Trade Agreements) and PGAs (Participating Government Agencies)
May be assigned additional tasks as needed
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Skills and Qualifications:

Extensive knowledge of customs requirements and operational processing of customs activities
Long term experience and proven track record in the customs segment
Fit for people management role
Brokerage License (preferred)
Proficient in decision-making skills
High degree of written verbal and organizational skills
Diligent attention to detail


Pay Range: $20.62 - $27.50/hr. (Based on Experience)



Benefits (All Non-Union Employees)

Compensation: Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-based incentives.
401(k) Match: $1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly 2% annual base contribution.
Stock Purchase Plan: Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate.
Medical: Comprehensive plans covering preventive care inpatient/outpatient services and prescriptions.
Vision: Optional coverage for exams frames and contacts.
Dental: Optional coverage for preventive basic and major services.
Paid Time Off: 7 major holidays 8 floating holidays and accrued vacation/sick days.