Account Representative - Customs Brokerage

GEODIS Career
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
United States
Job Description

Account Representative – Customs Brokerage 


Who We Are: 


GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities. 


Your role on the team: 



  • Serves as the customer service liaison between the Company and the customer.  

  • Processes Custom and OGA (other government agency) entries for clearance of goods into the United States.  

  • Opens files, enters notes, information, and document requests in CargoWise and/or AS400 system.  

  • Classifies invoice based on HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule)  

  • Sends information/document requests to company's employees, suppliers, service providers and/or U.S. Government agencies as needed.  

  • Communicates with specified offices, departments, and teams on all issues affecting customs brokerage.  

  • Files document requests, correspondence and documents in a file folder identified by the applicable shipping/reference number.  

  • Ensures compliance with regard to U.S. Government regulatory agencies such as FDA, EPA, FCC, Fish & Wildlife, etc.  

  • Coordinates shipping details with U.S. Forwarders, Steamship Lines, Airlines, Agents, etc.  

  • Convert and verify shipment weight, volume, and foreign currency.  

  • Maintain communication with customers, carriers, and vendors.  

  • Coordinate pick-ups and invoice files.  

  • Assist customers with questions, complaints, requests, tracking and tracing.  

  • Handles accounting processes accurately and in a timely manner.  

  • Coordination of shipments from airline, ocean piers and CFS (container freight station) to customer/consignee destination.  

  • Review documentation or issue documents to meet government regulations and carrier regulations.  

  • Must have knowledge of buying/selling rates to ensure profitability.  

  • Ensure email and telephone calls are promptly and politely answered. 


What you need: 



  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in customs brokerage or an equivalent combination of both education and experience.  

  • Knowledge of U.S. Government Agency requirements  

  • Knowledge of U.S. Customs and OGA clearance of freight  

  • PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Work, Access, and Excel 


Bonus if you have: 



  • Excellent written and oral communication skills demonstrate a proven ability to develop relationships with a range of internal and external customers.  

  • Excellent planning and organizational skills  

  • Ability to read and interpret documents.  

  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  

  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  

  • Ability to multitask.  

  • Mathematical skills essential to ensure accuracy in calculations. 


What you gain from joining our team: 



  • Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app. 

  • Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health is available on the first day of employment! 

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment 

  • 401k match 

  • Paid maternity and paternity leave 

  • Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs 

  • Employee discounts 

  • Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app 

  • Free financial wellness programs 

  • Daycare discount program 

  • Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community. 

  • + more!  


Join our Team! 



  • Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview. 


OR 



  • Text DELIVER to 88300 to Apply1