Customs Brokerage Representative I (Anchorage, AK)

The ideal candidate will have one year of Customs Brokerage / Import / Export or CHB entry writer experience, as well as one year of customer service / general office / data entry experience.



The Customs Brokerage Representative I will have the following responsibilities:


Administrative tasks in the import operations department servicing the client and their suppliers, providing customer service as well as maintaining revenues from the client base and contracted vendors.
File break/down, classifying data entry, photocopying, scanning and some assembling of entries.
Auditing commercial documents, applying harmonized tariff schedule code for accurate duty assessment and to ensure all federal requirements are met.
Document review and assessment of accuracy, verifying country of origin/export, IOR, terms of sale and value to ensure that compliance and federal regulation requirements are achieved.
Daily follow up on documentation discrepancy issues which requires the ability to troubleshoot and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with customers and foreign origins.
All other task as assigned by supervisor and or manager.
Position may require a weekend schedule on a department rotation basis and not limited to working a holiday schedule based on the needs of the operation and requirements of the account.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position.
REQUIREMENTS
At least one year of customer service, general office, or data entry experience
High School diploma or equivalent
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Accurate and rapid data entry
Strong attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Proven organizational skills
One year of Customs Brokerage, Import/Export or CHB entry-writing experience preferred
Ability to multi-task
Team-oriented
The ability to project a professional image to the customer and to represent UPS SCS in a positive manner.



OTHER CRITERIA
Employer will not sponsor visas for position.
There is no relocation available for this position.