Account Representative - Customs Brokerage

GEODIS Career
Philadelphia, PA 19112
United States
Job Description

Account Representative – Customs Brokerage


Who We Are:


GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.


Your role on the team: 



  • Serves as the customer service liaison between the Company and the customer 

  • Processes Custom and OGA (other government agency) entries for clearance of goods into the United States

  • Opens files, enters notes, information and document requests in Cargowise and/or AS400 system 

  • Classifies invoice based on HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) 

  • Sends information/document requests to company's employees, suppliers, service providers and/or U.S. Government agencies as needed

  • Communicates with specified offices, departments, and teams on all issues affecting customs brokerage 

  • Files document requests, correspondence and documents in a file folder identified by the applicable shipping/reference number 

  • Ensures compliance with regard to U.S. Government regulatory agencies such as FDA, EPA, FCC, Fish & Wildlife, etc. 

  • Coordinates shipping details with U.S. Forwarders, Steamship Lines, Airlines, Agents, etc. 

  • Convert and verify shipment weight, volume and foreign currency 

  • Maintain communication with customers, carriers and vendors 

  • Coordinate pick-ups and invoice files 

  • Assist customers with questions, complaints, requests, tracking and tracing 

  • Handles accounting processes accurately and in a timely manner

  • Coordination of shipments from airline, ocean piers and CFS (container freight station) to customer/consignee destination

  • Review documentation or issue documents to meet government regulations and carrier regulations

  • Must have knowledge of buying/selling rates to ensure profitability 

  • Ensure email and telephone calls are promptly and politely answered


What you need: 



  • Minimum 3 years experience in customs brokerage or an equivalent combination of both education and experience. 

  • Knowledge of U.S. Government Agency requirements 

  • Knowledge of U.S. Customs and OGA clearance of freight 

  • PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Work, Access and Excel

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills that demonstrate a proven ability to develop relationships with a range of internal and external customers 

  • Excellent planning and organizational skills 

  • Ability to read and interpret documents 

  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence 

  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form 

  • Ability to multitask 

  • Mathematical skills essential to ensure accuracy in calculations


What you gain from joining our team: 



  • Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app

  • Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment

  • 401k match

  • Paid maternity and parental leave

  • Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs

  • Employee discounts

  • Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app

  • Free financial wellness programs

  • Daycare discount program

  • Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community

  • + more! 


Join our Team!



  • Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview!


OR



  • Text DELIVER to 88300 to apply!