Looking To Join The Platinum Team?
Platinum Cargo Logistics is always seeking talented and motivated candidates to join our team.
CURRENT OPENINGS
Platinum Cargo Logistics is one of the fastest growing leaders in the freight forwarding transportation and logistics industry, and we are looking for passionate, motivated candidates to join our corporate team in Wheat Ridge, CO. We are dedicated to providing our customers with specialized transportation and logistics services tailored to meet their specific transport and logistics requirements. Our promise to our customers is to provide a Platinum Experience every time they ship. If you have the same drive and commitment, we want to hear from you!
Customs Specialist
As a Customs Specialist, you will work closely with our dynamic team of professionals dedicated to providing top-notch customer service and ensuring all international shipments are compliant with US Customs requirements as well as those of partner government agencies. You will interface directly with our in-house Customs brokerage team along with our independently owned offices, other employees, transportation, and support provider vendors. Customer service skills and the ability to multi-task and get the job done right are essential to your success. You must be able to handle a variety of recurring tasks, special projects, and provide superior customer service in a small office and dynamic setting. We are growing and looking for smart and motivated individuals who take ownership of their position and will do “whatever it takes” to contribute to an experienced corporate operations team to help drive the growth of our company.
You MUST reside within driving distance of Wheat Ridge, CO. (on-site for the first 90-days while training; a hybrid schedule to include remote work may or may not be offered thereafter).
Responsibilities
Job Qualifications
- Review import/export documentation for accuracy and assist with HTS/Schedule B classification codes as well as applicable duty/tax rates
- Work closely w/ Platinum licensees to advise on applicable US Customs and Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements
- Prepare & file entry documents to include: Importer Security Filings, Consumption Entries, Warehouse Entries, and Inbond/Transportation Entries
- Assist with compliance audits on Customs entries and AES filings
- Respond to inquiries from Customs and other government agency requests
- Help maintain internal import databases and recordkeeping
- Support international operations with quotes and regulatory requirements for outside agents
- Bachelor’s degree and/or related experience in freight forwarding preferred
- Minimum 1-2 years’ experience filing US Customs entries in ACE; experience with filing inbond/transportation entries preferred
- Knowledge of Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements for various commodities
- Strong written and verbal communication, problem-solving and organizational skills
- High attention to detail and ability to work independently with a sense of urgency and support as needed
- Dependable, reliable, and willing to work flexible hours to meet customer needs
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and other web-based applications