Customs Brokerage Team Lead - Columbia, SC

Customs Brokerage Team Lead - Columbia, SC

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DHL Global Forwarding manages the flow of goods and information across a customer's global supply chain utilizing air/ocean/ground transportation, customs brokerage services, and dedicated warehousing/distribution centers. We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world's leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Customs Brokerage Team Lead in our Columbia, SC. As a Team Lead - Customs Entry Processing you will be responsible for ensuring the completion of customs entry documentation into our computerized system for our customers. Come join our DHL team and establish a career with the largest global transportation and logistics company!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist team members with escalations on customs entries
• Enter new customer orders into our DHL computerized system to obtain release of cargo
• Ensure all data is properly entered and/or uploaded completely in an accurate and timely fashion
• Completes document auto upload as needed into DHL computerized system
• Work with importer to obtain missing information via telephone or email
• Maintains positive and professional customer relationships (internal and external)
• Processing of medium complexity air/ocean shipments and requires more thorough understanding of SPI (Special Program Indicator) related to FTAs (Free Trade Agreements) and PGA's (Participating Government Agencies)
• May be assigned additional tasks as needed

Skills and Qualifications: HS diploma or GED required Keyboarding / 10 key data processing skills required Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) experience required Exceptional customer service skills Strong communication skills Flexibility to work various shifts: days, evenings, nights, or weekends Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in area of responsibility Pay range: $19.39 - $25.85/hr. (Based on Experience) Benefits (All Non-Union Employees) Compensation: Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-based incentives. 401(k) Match: $1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly + 2% annual base contribution. Stock Purchase Plan: Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate. Medical: Comprehensive plans covering preventive care, inpatient/outpatient services, and prescriptions. Vision: Optional coverage for exams, frames, and contacts. Dental: Optional coverage for preventive, basic, and major services. Paid Time Off: 7 major holidays, 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation/sick days.