Admin Associate II, Brokerage Operations – Trade Compliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Carolina.

📋 Description

• Accurately prepare and submit customs entries in a timely manner.

• Monitor and track the customs clearance process for assigned entries.

• Review, audit, and validate commercial documentation to ensure customs compliance and meet customer requirements.

• Classify merchandise utilizing the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).

• Coordinate the movement of freight and delivery to specified locations.

• Address documentation discrepancies and clearance issues with customers, supervisors, carriers, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Collaborate with both international and domestic carriers, overseas offices, importers, and governmental agencies.

• Resolve financial, billing, and accounting reconciliation matters related to customs transactions.

• Maintain documentation and upload records into the company’s imaging systems.

• Generate reports, presentations, and analyses using various software applications and databases.

• Conduct research, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to entry processing and documentation.

• Engage with customers and foreign origins through both verbal and written communications.

• Build and sustain positive relationships with customers while delivering exceptional service.

• Execute internal audits and present findings and recommendations to management.

• Perform general customs brokerage, administrative, and data entry tasks as assigned.

• Provide rotational weekend and holiday coverage as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or international equivalent is required.

• Familiarity with customs operations, customs laws and regulations, and requirements of government agencies.

• Basic knowledge of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification system.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.

• Accurate and efficient data entry skills are essential.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines.

• Must reside within 50 miles of Aiken, SC.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien legally admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

• Preferred: 1+ years of experience working for a Customs Broker or in a customs import brokerage environment.

• Preferred: U.S. Customs Broker License (LCB).

• Preferred: Experience with customs brokerage software and import documentation systems.

• Preferred: Experience in reviewing commercial invoices, packing lists, and other import documentation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Permanent employment opportunity.

• Remote work arrangement available for local employees.

• Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00am to 4:30pm EST.

• Rotational weekend and holiday coverage as required by operational and account needs.