What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customs Analyst position at Forward?
Company Overview:
Forward Air (NASDAQ: FWRD) is a leading asset-light freight and logistics company, providing less-than-truckload (“LTL”), truckload, intermodal and pool distribution services across the United States and in Canada. We are a highly respected transportation and logistics Company with revenues in excess of $1B annually. As an industry leader, we are dedicated to finding and developing the best people. We want individuals who share our core values and demonstrate a true passion for what we do. Forward Air offers excellent compensation and benefits packages to our employees, as well as tremendous growth opportunities for top performers.
Position: Customs Analyst
Job Description:
Forward Air, Inc. is looking for a Customs Analyst needed for the Brokers portion of the transportation industry. Candidates will be required to sustain the company’s Customs processes while remaining in compliance with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Regulations. Previous experience of Imports or “inbounds” in the transportation industry is recommended.
Core Duties & Responsibilities:
- Primary contact with overseas customers and sales reps
- Work with airlines for inbound freight and charges owed/payments
- Book/Edit air bills
- Process 7512 (bonds) with proper documentation
- Email monitoring and response
- HTSUS classification
- Entry writing
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Knowledge of Customs Regulations and/or Import/Inbound experience
- Knowledge in the transportation industry preferred
- Computer proficiency
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work independently as well as with others
Skills:
- Ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethic
- Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment
- General computer skills - Microsoft Office, Outlook, AS400
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.
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