# Customs Associate

**Company**: Flexport
**Location**: Bellevue, Washington
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $69,120-$86,400 USD
**Category**: Logistics & Supply Chain
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

Flexport continues to experience significant growth as a technology platform for international trade. One of the company's core products is Customs which is working on behalf of clients to facilitate the import of goods across international borders.

As a Customs Associate, you will leverage state-of-the-art technology to streamline and automate customs processes, setting new standards in the industry. You’ll be working alongside industry leaders and experts in a vibrant, intellectually stimulating environment that thrives on innovation and teamwork to drive global trade.

Key Responsibilities:

- Navigate the complex landscape of customs regulations and ensure that all goods comply with international protocols and legal requirements

- Obtain necessary documents and provide complete and accurate information to CBP to facilitate smooth customs clearance

- Collaborate with international clients and logistics partners to provide them with timely and accurate customs advice and support

- Optimize customs processes using Flexport's proprietary technology, providing insights and data-driven recommendations to our clients

- Ensure your work satisfies internal key performance indicators that demonstrate quality and timeliness

- Follow standard operating procedures (SOP) and improve processes as needed

- Participate in business reviews on a regular cadence including presentation prep as well as hold client operational calls when deemed necessary

Qualifications:

- At least 1 year experience as a Customs Entry Writer

- Familiarity with U.S. Customs regulations, classifications, and rulings

- A "compliance-first" mindset, with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and regulatory adherence

- Works independently with minimal supervision

- Works under fluctuating pressure and tight deadlines

- Adapt to new technology and can thrive in a fast-paced environment

- Effective time management

- High attention to detail

- Effective communication both verbally and in writing

- Orientation towards working smarter and adopting best practices and standardization

- Strong problem-solving capabilities

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field a plus

## Skills

### Required
- U.S. Customs regulations
- customs clearance
- logistics
- supply chain management
- time management
- problem-solving

### Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Business

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