Customs Specialist

It's more than a job

As a Customs Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, your job is to optimise logistics to keep our global supply chains running smoothly. But the impact of your work goes beyond that. In fact, your expertise makes both special and ordinary moments possible for people around the world. For example, your work could ensure that a global product launch happens on time—such as ethically sourced beauty and bath products stocked at local stores for your loved one's valued self-care routine. It's import and export work, but it's also so much more than we imagine.

As Customs Specialist you will provide outstanding customer service by completing all tasks and responsibilities related to customs entry transactions. Additionaly perform any tasks which are assigned by the Manager or Supervisor that meets and supports the needs of the Customs Brokerage Department as per NBSC guidelines. Also you will assist in preparation of all documents necessary to clear merchandise through US. Customs & Border Protection; PGA’s (Participating Governmental Agencies i.e. FDA, EPA, DOT, FCC, Fish and Wildlife...)

How you create impact

• Process shipments within department guidelines according to NBSC Customer list / Controlling branch instructions
• Timely and accurate input of all data / information necessary to process and facilitate shipments through U.S. Customs and PSG’s
• Classify goods according to the customers SOP’s and / or instructions
• Check CargoWise “buckets” daily to ensure all steps in entry / brokerage processes are being followed
• Document review and assessment for accuracy, verification of critical data elements for entry processing
• Scanning and archiving of entry document images and communicate if any documentation discrepancies to supervisor and / or controlling branch
• Request or compile any necessary import documentation from client
• Accurate completion of all PSG data interfaces (i.e. FDA, EPA, DOT, FCC, Fish & Wildlife etc...) and communicate entry # and entry status to carrier

What we would like you to bring

What's in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The hourly wage range for this position is between $26.44 and $27.64. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI-RT1

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.