Import Customs Brokerage Account Executive

Job Description

Customs Brokerage Account Executive/Entry Writer with growing, 35 year-old company. A-to-Z customs brokerage work on international import shipments. This position is onsite in Colleyville.

On time and accurate input of information necessary to process a shipment through U.S. Customs and prepare Importer Security Filings

Track freight online and by phone (if required)

Communicate shipment status and problems with customer

Accurate and on time customer invoicing, management of freight payments to carriers, and resolve accounting issues

Dispatch and coordinate delivery

Maintain electronic shipment record and notes in system

Complete department and/or customer account specific tasks as requested by managers

Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills and Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent with minimum of 1 - 2 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working knowledge of HTSUS & Incoterms 2010 preferred, but not required

Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation preferred, but not required

Ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly.

Exceptional written, verbal, phone, and presentation skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with team onsite.

Professional appearance and manner

Punctuality and dependability

Ability to prioritize tasks and switch quickly between tasks with exceptional planning and organizational skills

Proactive problem solver who takes ownership of work

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently on assigned tasks, as well as to accept direction on given assignments

Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)Company Description

Still independent and family-operated, DJS is strategically located in the shipping hub of Dallas/Fort Worth. By providing flexible, personalized service for decades, it has become one of the nation’s most respected customs brokerage and freight forwarding firms.