Hours: Full time, Salaried Position (40 hours/week), 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday; occasional remote work Saturday, Sunday & after-hours
Salary: TBD based on level of experience in the industry
Benefits: Healthcare benefits, PTO/Vacation, 401K, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Location: Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
You MUST reside within driving distance of Wheat Ridge, CO. (on-site for the first 90-days while training; a hybrid schedule to include remote work may or may not be offered thereafter).
Platinum Cargo Logistics is a growing global and international freight forwarder with our corporate headquarters based in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. We have offices in major markets throughout the United States.
We provide our customers with dedicated, specialized transportation and logistics services tailored to meet their specific transport and logistics requirements. Our promise is to provide a Platinum Experience to our customers every time they ship. We specialize in shipments by ground, air, and ocean, including project cargo globally.
As a Customs Specialist, you will work closely with our dynamic team of professionals dedicated to providing top-notch customer service and ensuring all international shipments are compliant with US Customs requirements as well as those of partner government agencies. You will interface directly with our in-house Customs brokerage team along with our independently owned offices, other employees, transportation, and support provider vendors. Customer service skills and the ability to multi-task and get the job done right are essential to your success. You must be able to handle a variety of recurring tasks and special projects and provide superior customer service in a small office and dynamic setting. We are growing and looking for smart and motivated individuals who take ownership of their position and will do "whatever it takes" to contribute to an experienced corporate operations team to help drive the growth of our company.
Responsibilities
Review import/export documentation for accuracy and assist with HTS/Schedule B classification codes as well as applicable duty/tax rates
Work closely w/ Platinum licensees to advise on applicable US Customs and Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements
Prepare & file entry documents to include: Importer Security Filings, Consumption Entries, Warehouse Entries, and Inbond/Transportation Entries
Assist with compliance audits on Customs entries and AES filings
Respond to inquiries from Customs and other government agency requests
Help maintain internal import databases and recordkeeping
Support international operations with quotes and regulatory requirements for outside agents
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and/or related experience in freight forwarding preferred
Minimum 1-2 years' experience filing US Customs entries in ACE; experience with filing inbond/transportation entries preferred
Knowledge of Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements for various commodities
Strong written and verbal communication, problem-solving and organizational skills
High attention to detail and ability to work independently with a sense of urgency and support as needed
Dependable, reliable, and willing to work flexible hours to meet customer needs
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and other web-based applications