What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customs Brokerage Supervisor position at SEKO Logistics?
Job Description
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE:
- Works to maintain full compliance and adherence with US Customs Brokerage Regulations.
- Monitors and ensures team performance is in line with SEKO’s compliance policy and department goals.
- Provides clear instruction to team to ensure timely and orderly file flow including release, billing, and auditing.
- Perform routine check ins and ensures system compliance and compatibility
- Assists in managing the brokerage department staff, including overall responsibility for performance management, career development and disciplinary action.
- Ensures that all direct reports receive training in Import procedures.
- Monitors entry numbers and checks digit verification
- Expected to uphold SEKO’s Core Values.
- Must comply with SEKO’s C-TPAT Security Profile.
- Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace. Comply with instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures. Co-operate with management in its fulfilment of its legislative obligations.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
- Knowledge in US Customs and International trade, with a basic understanding of customs valuation, classification, compliance/audit and trade programs.
- Knowledge in any/all of the following areas: USMCA, classification, value, marking, customs audits, compliance & opportunity reviews, etc.
- Client service orientation, initiative, responsiveness
- Team oriented and comfortable in either a leadership or team leader role
- Complete working knowledge of all US Customs Compliance Rules and Regulations.
- Knowledge of related trade legislation, rules, and regulations.
- Experience in implementing compliance processes.
- Experience with Cargowise1 preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must.
- Some working knowledge of Foreign Trade Zones, bonded warehouses, inbond procedures.
- Leadership and supervisory experience.
- US Customs Brokers License or Certified Customs Specialist preferred
