Customs Broker

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Job Summary: Process customs entries, ensure compliance with regulations, and coordinate problem resolutions for timely customs clearance of shipments. Key Highlights: 1. Handle customs clearance of goods 2. Maintain knowledge of customs regulations 3. Work with foreign trade systems To perform any and all duties relevant to the processing of customs entries in accordance with local country clearance regulations; to work directly with customers to ensure fast, efficient customs clearance of all inbound and outbound shipments.\_x000D\_ \_x000D\_ Maintain knowledge of current local country Customs regulations and legislation related to Customs clearance, responding to any internal or external inquiries regarding appropriate processes and/or payments, and providing direction to lower level staff as appropriate. Analyze and investigate Customs regulations to ensure FedEx compliance with changing tariffs and inspection requirements. Coordinate problem resolutions related to Customs documentation, tariffs, or fines to expedite package/document movement through Customs. Ensure Customs duties and taxes are paid in a timely and accurate manner to eliminate fines or penalties for the Company and/or the customer. Responsible for all entries into Customs system on behalf of Customer and can sign Import Declaration. May have Power Of Attorney from Customers to perform Customs clearance into Customs automated system; Work with Customs agency personnel, FedEx air freight brokers, and operations personnel to facilitate the timely customs inspection of import and export packages and ensure timely customs clearance. Generate new revenue and repeat sales through active promotion of company services to customers. Administer and coordinate In\-House Brokerage projects to ensure implementation as scheduled. Maintain historical operation data for use in planning and tracking trends. Perform special projects as assigned by the Manager. Provide FedEx international operations familiarization to external visitors (agents, government/regulatory officials). Prepare charts, graphs and overheads for presentation at Brokerage In\-House staff meetings. Act as a liaison between government agencies and the Brokerage In\-House Manager. Assist manager in providing customs training for local personnel. **Position: Customs Broker** **Schedule: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM** **Location: Campinas/SP (VCP)** Have you ever considered joining a company that connects people and opportunities around the world? If you seek a career in an environment that values people, promotes diversity and inclusion, and prioritizes safety, ethics, and excellence in customer service, join FedEx — the global leader in logistics and express transportation. **About FedEx** FedEx Express is the world’s largest express transportation company, offering a broad range of delivery services to more than 220 countries and territories. In Brazil, we operate the largest air and road transportation infrastructure, connecting over 5,300 locations and delivering logistics solutions across all regions of the country. **Diversity and Inclusion** At FedEx, we believe in equal opportunity. All qualified candidates, regardless of disability, gender, age, race, color, creed, or sexual orientation, will be considered in our selection processes. **Benefits Offered:** * Medical assistance * Dental assistance * Life insurance * Transportation allowance * Meal allowance or Ticket Refeição (depending on the branch) * Food basket (depending on the branch) * Education assistance * FedEx service discounts * Air travel discounts * Hotel and car rental discounts * Telemedicine (free for employees and dependents) * Pregnancy support program (free for employees and dependents) **Mandatory Requirements:** * Completed high school education * Intermediate English proficiency * Registered Customs Broker license * Experience in developing customs clearance processes and representing clients before customs authorities * Knowledge of customs legislation and systems such as Siscomex * Intermediate-level Office suite proficiency, especially Excel * Availability for 100% on-site work schedule **Desirable (not mandatory):** Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Business Administration, or related field **Main Responsibilities:** * Support and assist in the customs clearance of goods * Operate foreign trade systems to issue processes, registrations, licenses, and import/export declarations; request certificates of origin * Interface with freight forwarders, carriers, and customs authorities; update complementary systems; advise importers and exporters * Initiate, assemble, and monitor processes * Organize and analyze documents; prepare numerical records; handle processes under special customs regimes * Support and prepare reports for clients FedEx is widely acknowledged as a world\-class company. We are honored and proud to be consistently recognized as a great place to work, a technology innovator and one of the world’s most admired and respected companies. FedEx is consistently named among the World’s most valuable and admired brands. Some of our recent awards include: * 2020 Fortune’s World Most Admired Companies (14th) * 2019 Fortune’s Best Places to Work (15th) * 2019 Forbes’s One of the “Best Employers for Diversity” * 2020 FedEx LAC included in the GPTW’s Best Workplaces in Latin America Ranking (24th) * 2021 FedEx Mexico was included in the GPTW Ranking for 18th consecutive years * 2020 FedEx Mexico received the CEMEFI Certification for 13th consecutive years endorsing FedEx as a company socially responsible * 2021 FedEx Chile was re\-certified with Giro Limpio, a seal from the Agency of Sustainable Energy that seeks to improve the energy efficiency of the ground transportation sector, by reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. * 2019 FedEx Uruguay selected by GPTW among the 5 best companies to work for.