Account Representative - Custom Brokerage

GEODIS
Any Location, IL
Category Sales
Job Description
Account Representative – Customs Brokerage role involves serving as a customer service liaison, processing custom and OGA entries, and coordinating shipping details with U.S. Forwarders, Steamship Lines, Airlines, Agents, etc. GEODIS is a global third-party logistics provider seeking candidates with 3 years of experience in customs brokerage or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years experience in customs brokerage or an equivalent combination of both education and experience.
  • Knowledge of U.S. Government Agency requirements
  • Knowledge of U.S. Customs and OGA clearance of freight
  • PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Work, Access and Excel
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills that demonstrate a proven ability to develop relationships with a range of internal and external customers
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to read and interpret documents
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
  • Ability to multitask
  • Mathematical skills essential to ensure accuracy in calculations

Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • Time off
  • Short-term disability
  • New parent leave
  • Paid early
  • Free healthcare
  • Telemedicine
  • Employee resource groups
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