Customs Brokerage Assistant Manager

OEC Group offers hybrid work, competitive salary, a full benefits package, opportunities for professional growth and so much more!

What we’re looking for…

• 3-5 years of experience in Customs Brokerage (must be a licensed Customs Broker).
• Ability to offer guidance and demonstrate leadership within the New York Customs Brokerage team.
• Ability to oversee the correct and timely creation and transmission of entries to US Customs.
• Cargowise is a plus.

About OEC Group
Established in 1981, OEC Group is one of the leading NVOCC freight forwarding companies. We provide our customers with import and export services, as well as door-to-door services for both international and domestic needs. We remain competitive by offering a wide range of logistics services, including: ocean and air freight, rail, trucking, warehousing and distribution, customs brokerage, cargo insurance and more.

About the Position Duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Prepares customs entries for all import shipments to be submitted to and released from U.S. Customs in a timely manner.
• Ensures that all entries are properly classified by using tools such as company profiles, CROSS (Customs Rulings Online Search System), Internet and communicating with the Importer of record.
• Create invoices for duty and entry charges to be sent to the Billing Department.
• Develop and maintain customer profiles based on the customer’s shipment history. Coordinate with customers to classify new commodities according to HTS.
• Answer any Brokerage related inquiries internally and externally.
• Assist with compliance matters including; verifying power of attorney and conducting in depth research and development of classification.
• Responsible for ensuring that daily statements are paid to U.S. Customs in a timely manner.
• Conducts audits on customs entries to check for any errors.
• Support the Sales Department to help increase Brokerage sales by joining sales calls and educating customers on Brokerage operations.
• Creating and developing new ideas, systems and procedures to improve the Brokerage Department’s overall efficiency.
• Assist with evaluating department performance and creating performance goals.

Work Schedule
New York Office 9:00 am – 6:00 pm EST

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with Entry Writing, U.S. Customs.
• Good working knowledge of harmonized Tariff, CROSS, U.S. Customs Regulations.
• Customs Brokerage License required.
• Associate's degree preferred.

Salary
$80,000-$100,000 base salary based on education and experience level.

Perks & Benefits of OEC Group
After successfully completing and passing a standard 90-day introductory period the employee is provided with the following benefits package. This includes:

• Individual Health Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• Life and Accidental Insurance Coverage
• Vacation/ Personal/ Floating Days
• 401K Plan with up to 3% company match

Company Culture
OEC Group provides a fun, family-oriented work culture. We are a well-established company that is continually growing and looking for strong team players. We often host company outings such as team dinners, holiday parties, company picnics, and team building activities!

OEC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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