Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customised solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission:

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

As a Customs Classifier, you are responsible to prepare customs clearance declarations on behalf of some of the most reputable companies both locally and globally for submission to Customs in compliance with national regulatory provisions and in adherence to the company's policies and procedures. You will manage shipments by accurately classifying and valuing import and export products for customs clearance. Your goal will be to classify clear goods effectively and compliantly across our international border and form part of the team servicing the requirements of the clients. You will continually seek opportunities for service enhancement and improved operational processes. You will input milestones and communications within specified timeframes in line with Key Performance Indicators to provide visibility for your clients.

Key Responsibility:

• Daily Processing: You will monitor and manage a suite of clients from document assessment through to entry submission. This includes liaising with customers and our network for missing documents and information whilst following our unique entry processing procedures using state of the art technology within our internal KPI’s
• Daily Management: Review and respond to emails within the company policy timeframe. Liaising with customers, Customs, DAFF and colleagues in order to complete entries within internal KPI’s
• Classification and Valuation: Assessment and review of Tariff classification information including storage of supporting information
• Entry Processing: Pre lodge and review entries including gathering information relating to Community Protection Questions. Entering AEP commodity codes and BMSB codes on the Customs entry. Amendment of entries where required.

• Completion of Diploma of Customs Broking OR currently completing
• Preferred experience classifying a broad range of products
• Knowledge of Government Regulations
• Strong understanding of Quarantine clearance including processing through COLS and understanding of BMSB measures
• Integrated Customs System and Third Party Systems experience
• Accounting knowledge
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of International freight shipping terms
• General Mathematical knowledge, including but not exclusive to, dealing with Exchange Rates, Foreign Currency, and General Ledger
• Road Transport Operational knowledge
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Good geographical knowledge

• Work Life Balance: At Expeditors we believe that togetherness is a strength, but that work supports life, speak to your hiring manager about our work from home policy and flexible options to suit you.                                                                    
• Career and Personal Development: Developing your skills, and mind not only for today’s role but for those in the future                                                                                                                      
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Take the opportunity to own a piece of your company through our ESP Plan.                                                                                                                       
• Employee Appreciation: As our greatest asset, we understand the importance of showing our appreciation, respect and acknowledging the value you bring through various and ever-changing employee events.                                           
• Technology Leaders: Through utilising technology solutions and consistent improvement strategies we focus on evolving our roles and processed to remain efficient and modern