Customs Classifier - MEL or ADL

Company Description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 18,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

We are looking for a Classifier to join our growing Melbourne/Adelaide Brokerage team. Working in our team, you’ll be responsible to ensure that shipments are cleared compliantly and efficiently through ABF, Biosecurity and other government agencies. Based either in Melbourne or Adelaide. 

Please apply if you have:

• Strong compliance focus
• Passion for Customs and compliance
• Willingness to build you career with a stable and secure company

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive documents & prepare customs entries
• Monitor customs clearances and communicate with Customers
• Understand the elements of the Import & export customs SOP
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into operating systems

Qualifications

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills 
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Keen eye for details
• Experience as Customs Classifier
• Diploma of Customs Broking (in progress or completed) would be preferable but not essential
• Full working rights in Australia

Additional Information

• Employee Health: You and your health are important; Expeditors will support you, with an attractive health insurance package.                                                                                          
• Compensation Programs: Uniquely Expeditors, our commissions, and bonuses are industry leading.                                                                
• Career and Personal Development: Developing you and your skills not only for today’s role but for those in the future.                                                                                                            
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Take the opportunity to own a piece of your company through our ESP Plan
• Financial Security- Join Expeditors knowing that your job and financial security are safe from the effects of the global economy.                                                                                              
• Employee Appreciation: As our greatest asset, we understand the importance of showing our appreciation, and respect and acknowledging the value you bring through employee engagement.
• Enhancement Leaders: Through utilising technology solutions and focusing on continuous improvement strategies we continue to evolve our roles and processes to improve efficiency and job satisfaction.