Customs Associate
About this role
About Flexport:
At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.
The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.
Help streamline our customers’ customs processes
The opportunity:
Flexport is experiencing massive growth with 2,000+ Flexporters across 16 global offices and warehouses. And we’re just getting started.
As a Customs Broker, you will be part of the customs operations team and play a vital role in ensuring the smooth movement of goods into Canada. Your work directly supports Flexport’s end customers in achieving their compliance goals by executing the clearance of shipments. Most importantly, you will play a pivotal role in taking our customs operations to the next level at Flexport: allowing us to effectively scale to achieve our mission of making global trade easy for everyone a reality.
You will:
- Create and submit customs entries for high profile clients
- Digitally prepare and Submit all documentation required for goods to clear goods with CBSA
- Maintain up to date knowledge of all regulations and procedures of the CBSA and Participating Government Agencies (PGA’s)
- Review and organize incoming documents to ensure compliance with CBSA and PGA reporting requirements
- Provide exceptional customer service support to clients, ensuring a seamless and positive experience throughout their interactions with Flexport
- Learn and follow global customs laws, regulations, and trade agreements to ensure compliance with import and export requirements
- Participate in training programs to enhance your knowledge of customs compliance and stay up to date on changes in customs regulations and industry practice
- Multiple Shifts available
You should have:
- CCS Designation
- Good understanding of CARM
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- An obsession with client happiness. You succeed when they succeed.
- Courage to challenge the status quo when logic and reason require it. See something broken? Fix it.
- Understanding of international trade and customs regulations (previous experience is a must)
- Familiarity with CBSA product classification and rulings
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Proficient computer skills, including G Suite applications.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to changing customs practices and regulations.
- Ability to work well independently and in a team-oriented environment.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to accuracy and compliance.
- A "compliance first" attitude to keep our regulators happy and enthusiastic about Flexport since we operate in a heavily regulated industry.
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Company at a glance
Platform for global logistics.
Founded in 2013, we believe trade can move the human race forward. That’s why our mission at Flexport is to make global trade easy for everyone. What the internet has done for bits and bytes, Flexport is doing for physical goods: giving every business the ability to connect to any customer, wherever they are in the world. That sounds pretty straightforward, but a fragmented and inefficient global supply chain has held the world back from untapped growth and innovation. By connecting everyone in the global economy we can unlock commerce, creativity, and human progress.
To do so, we’re building the platform for global logistics—empowering buyers, sellers and their logistics partners with the technology and services they need to grow and innovate.
Today, we work with more than 40,000 customers and their suppliers across industries like manufacturing, retail, electronics, consumer goods, tech, apparel, and beauty.
Companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—used Flexport technology to move nearly $19B of merchandise across 112 countries in 2021.
Interested in joining our team? Check out our open job postings on careers site and apply directly today! https://www.flexport.com/careers/jobs/
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