Customs Broker

We are currently looking for a Customs Broker for our client that is a global company specialised in freight transportation,national and international logistics and 3PL warehousing The company based in Western suburb of Melbourne. You will be responsible for customs clearances and quarantine.

• Duties include
• Work with our Forwarding Team and other Customs Brokers to ensure that service level agreements are met
• Collect and process all forwarding documentation
• Collate and process all related paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
• Job registration
• Monitoring and tracking of consignments and keeping all relevant stakeholders informed of progress
• Liaise relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure the prompt and timely delivery of all consignments
• Cargo automation and Job file completion including collating and scanning all relevant documents
• Assist with liaising with relevant providers such as Shipping Lines, Consolidators, Transport Companies etc regarding rates and schedules
• Actively participate as a member of the team to ensure service levels are achieved and communication is strong
• Act as the key liaison between customs and clients
• Attending to client enquiries relating to tariff classification of goods, rates of duty, tariff concession orders, methods of valuation and origin requirements of the Customs Act
• Determine and track duties and taxes payable and process payments on behalf of client
• Ensuring compliance with government agencies
• Qualifications / Experience / Licences required
• Customs Broker Licence
• AA19.1 & AA19.2 Accreditation
• Minimum 2 years customs broking experience
• Experience with both air and sea freight
• EDI / Cargowise and / or ICS experience
• Must hold full working rights in Australia
• Skills and Personal attributes
• Detailed and in-depth knowledge of local and international customs requirements
• High attention to detail
• Developed interpersonal skills
• Developed oral and written communication skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to operate within a team and with autonomy
• Strong customer service skills