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Customs Clerk
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Summary

Location

Shannon

Type

full-time

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About this role

Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

  • 15,000 trained professionals
  • 250+ locations worldwide
  • Fortune 500
  • Globally unified systems

 

Job Description

Scope of Position:

To coordinate the clearance of freight documentation through the relevant customs authorities.  Working with our customers to guide and advise on customs regulation requirements both in the origin and destination countries.

Shift patterns may apply for this role

Major Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Coordinate the process customs clearance documentation for our customer base

  • Deal with the customs authority on a daily basis.

  • Deliver an excellent customer service to all customers. 

  • Be the specialist for all customs compliance issues.  Assist in resolving all issues with the
    customer.

  • Assist in the review of all policies, procedures and controls put in place. 

  • Ensure the relevant regulations are in place for all customers/business.

  • Identify Improvement Opportunities, Risks or IT Solutions which ensures the advancement
    of compliance and installs control.

  • Develop & Utilise the Expeditors Network to ensure a uniformed approach throughout
    the region and exchange best practices.

  • Work on assigned key account customers to ensure their needs are met

  • Continue to develop knowledge on customs requirements, ensuring new regulations are
    understood and implemented where required

  • Ensure Duty/VAT is processed correctly & collected as required

  • Ensure any queries/refunds are followed up and resolved immediately

  • Review,  update & Retain all DLSOP’s.  Ensure they remain updated and implemented efficiently.  Assist Sales & Account Management with cost saving solutions & options.

  • Complete daily, weekly audits on the all enteries       

  • Ensure you keep up to date on the latest Customs Regulations updates & changes.

  • Develop and issue the training of new staff within the dept.  Update all current staff with changes & updates.

     

Qualifications

Experience and Education:

  • 1 - 2 years experience within the Customs Industry

  • Excellent knowledge of Irish customs procedures & systems

  • Effective interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to relate to customers and internal employees at all levels

  • Previous experience with Word, Excel, Windows, Email, various PC based software
     

Other facts

Tech stack
Customs Compliance,Customer Service,Documentation,Interpersonal Skills,Problem Solving,Policy Review,Regulation Knowledge,Audit Skills,Training Development,IT Solutions,Freight Coordination,Duty Processing,VAT Collection,Communication,Software Proficiency,Best Practices

About Expeditors

Expeditors is a Fortune 500 service-based logistics company with headquarters in Seattle, Washington, USA. At Expeditors, we generate highly optimized and customized supply chain solutions for our clients with unified technology systems integrated through a global network of over 350 locations in 100+ countries on six continents. Expeditors is focused on the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include air and ocean freight consolidation and forwarding, vendor consolidation, customs clearance, cargo insurance, distribution and other value-added logistics services.

We pride ourselves on being a solutions-based organization that takes the time to understand each customer's individual business needs. As a non-asset based organization, we have considerable flexibility when managing customers'​ supply chains. Our relationships with local suppliers and global air and ocean partners provides our customers with the best routing and pricing options. Expeditors'​ comprehensive, flexible spectrum of services is supported by leading-edge information technology providing the highest level of end to end visibility.

To maintain consistent quality and customer service across the globe, Expeditors has regional headquarters located in London, Dubai, Shanghai and Singapore.

At Expeditors, our industry professionals, award winning processes and globally unified systems ensure that we always live up to our promise, "You'd be surprised how far we'll go for you."​

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Founding Year: 1979

What you'll do

  • The Customs Clerk coordinates the clearance of freight documentation through customs authorities and provides guidance on customs regulations to customers. They are responsible for ensuring compliance, resolving issues, and maintaining updated policies and procedures.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Customs Clerk do at Expeditors?

As a Customs Clerk at Expeditors, you will: the Customs Clerk coordinates the clearance of freight documentation through customs authorities and provides guidance on customs regulations to customers. They are responsible for ensuring compliance, resolving issues, and maintaining updated policies and procedures..

Why join Expeditors as a Customs Clerk?

Expeditors is a leading Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage company.

Is the Customs Clerk position at Expeditors remote?

The Customs Clerk position at Expeditors is based in Shannon, Clare, Ireland. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Customs Clerk position at Expeditors?

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