Customs Brokerage Team Lead - Laredo, TX

Customs Brokerage Team Lead - Laredo, TX

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DHL Global Forwarding manages the flow of goods and information across a customer's global supply chain utilizing air / ocean / ground transportation, customs brokerage services, and dedicated warehousing / distribution centers. We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world's leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Customs Brokerage Team Lead in our Laredo, TX office. As a Team Lead you will be responsible for ensuring the completion of customs entry documentation into our computerized system for our customers. Come join our DHL team and establish a career with the largest global transportation and logistics company!

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist team members with escalations on customs entries
• Enter new customer orders into our DHL computerized system to obtain release of cargo
• Ensure all data is properly entered and / or uploaded completely in an accurate and timely fashion
• Completes document auto upload as needed into DHL computerized system
• Work with importer to obtain missing information via telephone or email
• Maintains positive and professional customer relationships (internal and external)
• Processing of medium complexity air / ocean shipments and requires more thorough understanding of SPI (Special Program Indicator) related to FTAs (Free Trade Agreements) and PGA's (Participating Government Agencies)
• May be assigned additional tasks as needed

Skills and Qualifications : Extensive knowledge of customs requirements and operational processing of customs activities Long term experience and proven track record in the customs segment Fit for people management role Brokerage License (preferred) Proficient in decision-making skills High degree of written, verbal, and organizational skills Diligent attention to detail

Pay Range : $20.62 - $27.50 / hr. (Based on Experience)

Benefits (All Non-Union Employees)

Location : Laredo, TX