Job Description
Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm
Universal Logistics USA Inc is hiring for Customs Coordinator position at our Buffalo, NY office. We are a family owned U S Customs Broker that values customer service oriented people. We are a growing company and as we grow we can offer our employees opportunity for advancement.
This position will be a hybrid remote position (once the 3-month training is complete).
Job Responsibilities
Process shipments of goods, imported to the U S, in a manner that ensures compliance with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Partner Government Agencies (PGA) regulations as required.
Transmit data electronically to CBP & PGA based on documents received from truck carriers. Interact with clients and carriers to ensure import release of the client’s goods.
Salary commensurate with experience
CargoWise experience a plus
Job Description
- Comfortable working with large, complex importers
- Strong experience with import transportation to the US
- File Customs release and PGA information
- Comfortable working in a team-focused environment
- Self-motivated individual with high level of enthusiasm
- Creative thinker with competitive desire to meet and exceed customer expectations
- Ability to interact effectively with internal and external contacts at all levels
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to multi-task and make quick decisions in a fast-paced, ever changing work environment
- Possess a working knowledge of standard Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Possess an analytical ability to gather and summarize data for reports and correspondence
- Post Summary Correction experience
We provide
- Comprehensive training
- Competitive remuneration
- Medical, Dental & Supplementary Health coverage (employee contribution required)
- Paid holiday, sick and vacation time
Qualifications
- 1 – 2 years employment within the industry;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of CargoWise is an asset
- Keyboarding skills
- Ability to handle large volumes of work accurately;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Strong problem-solving ability;
- Ability to work independently;
- Ability to prioritize work & time management skills;
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment;
- Effective communication skills
About Universal Logistics:
Universal Logistics USA Inc (established 2010) under the umbrella of Universal Logistics Inc. (established 1949). Universal is a Canadian family owned and operated business, offering 5 core services: U.S. and Canadian Customs Brokerage International Ocean and Air Transportation Cross border and domestic Trucking Warehouse/Distribution Transportation & Customs Consulting. We service the logistics needs of a wide array of industries. Our diversified client base serves us well in that it enables us to adapt easily to the changing needs of our clients.'
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Customs Brokerage: 1 year (Required)
- CargoWise: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Buffalo, NY 14219 (Required)
Work Location: In person
