Licensed Customs Broker

Our Company

 

UTi Worldwide Inc. is an international, non-asset based global integrated logistics company providing air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage and other supply chain management services.  The company serves a large and diverse base of global and local companies, including customers operating in industries with unique supply chain requirements such as the pharmaceutical, apparel, chemical, automotive and technology industries.  The company seeks to use its global network, proprietary information technology systems, relationships with transportation providers and expertise in outsourced logistics services to deliver competitive advantage to each of its customers’ global supply chains.

 

www.go2uti.com

 

Job Opportunity

 

UTi's domestic operation has an immediate opening for a Licensed Customs Broker.  This position will focus on classifying imported goods and processing complex import transaction, including all related activities, for an assigned base of accounts.  This position is located in our Tampa, FL branch.

 

 

Duties include:

· Classify import items and notify Customs to determine appropriate import duties.

· Train and advise team members in areas of Customs regulations, classification and valuation.

· Perform audit review on all assigned brokerage files and payments to customs.

· Maintain and keep current all customs compliance documentation.

· Receive, review, and process high-volume and/or complex import transactions for an assigned base of accounts, including the classification and valuation of goods.

· Process documents through the Company’s ABI system, obtaining Customs release and other government agency releases as appropriate.  Arrange both delivery and the invoicing of the import account for services rendered.

· Review and monitor all Customs rejections, requests for information for clients and any other government agency, and other correspondence.

· Adhere to all domestic and international shipping regulations.

· Communicate with clients, coworkers, and supervisors in a clear, concise, and timely manner.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

 

 

Requirements:

· Broker’s License is a must.

· 2+ years of experience in a Transportation or Logistics industry.

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Strong focus on customer service.

· Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

· Good planning and organization skills; ability to multitask and be a self-starter.

· Proven analytical and problem solving skills.

· Ability to maintain solid customer relationships.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

· Logistics industry experience is a must.

· Relocation assistance may be offered.

 

 

UTi team members enjoy an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement assistance and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.