Experienced International Customs Specialist

Navegate, a Radiant Logistics Company, is a global logistics and supply chain company whose award-winning technology is revolutionizing the industry with every quote, transport, shipment and purchase order. Our platform solution enables businesses to deploy agile, digitally enabled supply chains previously available only to the world’s largest brands. We are rapidly growing and seeking enthusiastic, growth-minded individuals to join our 100+ person team.

Our offices are strategically located in Shanghai, Chicago, and headquartered in Mendota Heights, MN.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Experienced International Customs Specialist to communicate directly with international clients, key domestic clients, and U.S. Customs to ensure entry of imported goods into the United States. You are a key member of the Import Customs Brokerage team as the trusted liaison between our clients and U.S. Customs. You will act as an expert in compliance procedures and applicable customs laws including robust knowledge of current governmental events related to trade and tariffs.

The ideal candidate is highly detailed and organized, enjoys the challenge of multi-tasking and communicating with international clients, and is greatly interested in international trade affairs.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Communicate with vendors, government agencies, and key accounts
• Create and file Import Customs entries to clear goods
• Arrange transport of goods and track cargo from end-to-end of shipment process
• Process freight charges
• Classify commodities by HTS in accordance to laws and regulations
• Prepare and process import documentation

Must-Haves

• 2-3 years of entry writer experience
• Experience in logistics industry
• Strong ability to multi-task in detailed data sets
• Strong Customer Service Skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, primarily including Excel
• Familiarity with Outlook a plus
• Strong interest in learning: US Customs tariff laws, import regulations, FDA, USDA, Prior Notice and ISF filings, auditing international documentation to ensure compliance of governmental rules and regulations.

Benefits

Navegate, a Radiant Logistics Company, offers a competitive benefits package to our full-time employees. Navegate is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to promoting a culturally diverse workforce.