Expeditors

Import Specialist – Customs Brokerage (Afternoon Shift)

Expeditors  •  Romulus, MI (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

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

Expeditors is a global logistics and supply chain company focused on delivering customized solutions through expertise, technology, and exceptional customer service. The international logistics industry is a critical part of global trade, and we play a key role in keeping supply chains moving efficiently.

At Expeditors, you’ll find a professional, collaborative environment built on strong operational knowledge and a customer-focused approach to logistics. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, we are a Fortune 500 company with a worldwide network of over 350 locations across six continents, supporting the evolving needs of international trade through integrated systems and industry expertise.

Our Mission

We are committed to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and delivering consistent, high-quality service to our customers. Expeditors promotes from within and provides long-term career growth for professionals who bring expertise, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for managing the end-to-end customs clearance process, ensuring timely and compliant movement of import shipments. This role requires strong knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and the ability to review, validate, and process entry documentation with a high level of accuracy. This position follows an afternoon schedule to support operational coverage and shipment flow.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Overseeing import shipments from arrival through customs clearance
  • Preparing and submitting customs entries in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • Reviewing documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance
  • Coordinating with internal teams, customers, and government agencies to resolve issues
  • Monitoring shipment status and maintaining visibility through tracking and reporting tools

Maintains compliance with all applicable regulations and internal standards while identifying opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in customs brokerage, freight forwarding, or international logistics
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, including classification, valuation, and country of origin requirements
  • Experience reviewing and processing import documentation across air, ocean, and/or ground shipments
  • Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) preferred
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently
  • Proven ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills when working with customers, internal teams, and government agencies
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and operational systems

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent full time employee benefits:

  • Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
  • Health Plan: Medical
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Training and Personnel Development Program
  • Growth opportunities within the company
  • Employee Referral Program Bonus
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About Expeditors

Expeditors is a Fortune 500 service-based logistics company with headquarters in Seattle, Washington, USA. At Expeditors, we generate highly optimized and customized supply chain solutions for our clients with unified technology systems integrated through a global network of over 350 locations in 100+ countries on six continents. Expeditors is focused on the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include air and ocean freight consolidation and forwarding, vendor consolidation, customs clearance, cargo insurance, distribution and other value-added logistics services.

We pride ourselves on being a solutions-based organization that takes the time to understand each customer's individual business needs. As a non-asset based organization, we have considerable flexibility when managing customers'​ supply chains. Our relationships with local suppliers and global air and ocean partners provides our customers with the best routing and pricing options. Expeditors'​ comprehensive, flexible spectrum of services is supported by leading-edge information technology providing the highest level of end to end visibility.

To maintain consistent quality and customer service across the globe, Expeditors has regional headquarters located in London, Dubai, Shanghai and Singapore.

At Expeditors, our industry professionals, award winning processes and globally unified systems ensure that we always live up to our promise, "You'd be surprised how far we'll go for you."​

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Bellevue, Washington
Year Founded
1979
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