Licensed Customs Broker - International Freight Forwarding

Job Description

***Urgently Hiring***

Company Description

At Transmodal, we are more than just a logistics company; we are a passionate team dedicated to putting our clients first, whether on the phone, in-person, or online. For over 30 years, we have built a proven track record of excellence in global logistics services across ocean, air, and customs services. Our diverse client base ranges from SMEs to Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. We value integrity, efficiency, and the creation of lasting partnerships. Join us and be part of a team that thrives on problem-solving, client education, and innovation.

We partner with our clients to provide logistics services, including:

• Ocean Freight
• Full Containers (FCL)
• Less-Than-Container (LCL)
• Air Freight
• Customs Brokerage & Compliance solutions
• Trucking
• Origin/Buyers Consolidations
  
  

Are you a self-motivated individual, who also knows that their co-workers are their greatest strength?

This position’s primary responsibility is to ensure the Brokerage Operations Team, and our Customers have your support in the assistance in the classification of their products, and that the rules and regulations such as ADD/CVD and other government agency are adhered to.

Qualities we admire

• Ethical with sound judgement
• Possess a passion to help team members
• Detail-oriented
• Reliable, follows through
• Goal-oriented, task driven
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  
  

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are:

• Classification research upon request from co-workers and customers
• Ability to provide guidance on other agencies involved with a customer’s importation process such as TSCA, Lacey Act, FDA, Steel & Aluminum Licensing to name a few.
• Researching anti-dumping and countervailing and providing guidance to those findings
• Entry-Writing and ability to jump in to assist co-workers with their entries as well
• Knowledge of ISF, eManifest and AMS requirements
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations and other factors that could affect the movement of freight
• Ability to respond to situations in a prompt and professional manner
• Ability to work with the brokerage team to solve issues as necessary
• Performing other duties as assigned by manager
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong classification and regulatory knowledge in shoes, textiles, steel, aluminum, general office products and food products
• Protest, Post Summary Correction and Prior Disclosure experience
• C-TPAT and TSA Certification Process experience
• Minimum of 5 years brokerage experience
• Intermediate/Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word & Excel
• Descartes Oneview knowledge a huge plus.