Senior Customs Brokerage Coordinator
San Francisco, CA, California
FULL_TIME | USD 23.56 - 33.65 HOUR

Senior Customs Brokerage Coordinator

Location: San Francisco, CA
In Office Presence: Hybrid
The Opportunity 
 

Join us as a Senior Customs Brokerage Coordinator and play a pivotal role in shaping Alba Wheels Up International’s future. This is your chance to drive strategic initiatives, influence key decisions, and deliver measurable results at the highest level. 

 

Company Mission & Values 
Our mission is to ensure customer compliance with US Customs Regulations while coordinating efficient, timely movement of freight and information. 
Our values guide our decision-making and shape a culture of accountability, growth, and customer-centricity:  

  • Innovation: We encourage creative problem-solving and continuous improvement in every department. Employees are empowered to propose new ideas, adopt emerging technologies, and challenge the status quo to drive operational excellence. 

  • Collaboration: Collaboration is at the heart of our success. Team members work cross-functionally, share knowledge openly, and support each other to achieve shared goals. Every role contributes to a culture of partnership and mutual respect. 

  • Integrity: We pride ourselves on building a reputation of integrity, honesty and trust, while providing an unwavering focus on a high-quality customer experience for our clients. 

 
Job Description:  
Responsible for providing and maintaining effective customer service and satisfaction; provide information to resolve customer shipment related issues; interact with management and personnel to establish service criteria and meet customer requirements. Seeking an entry writer(s) to help us out with the following duties:  

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Process Customs brokerage for air and ocean shipments, including data entry and preparation of import-related documentation for submission to U.S. Customs and PGAs. 

  • Classify goods using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) across a broad range of commodities. 

  • Follow up on Customs matters, resolve issues, and maintain accurate documentation and records in systems like Cargowise. 

  • Assemble and file drawback entries with U.S. Customs, ensuring accuracy and compliance. 

  • Prepare and manage billing packages for customers. 

  • Maintain and update shared Excel and Google spreadsheets to track key data for the Customs teams. 

  • Provide timely responses to customer and inter-company inquiries, resolving problems efficiently. 

  • Save and organize electronic records of all documentation in systems such as Cargowise. 

  • Collaborate with management and internal personnel to meet customer requirements and maintain high service standards. 

 

Qualifications & Requirements: 

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree or higher is preferred. 

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in Customs brokerage for air and ocean shipments. 

  • Minimum of 2 year of data entry experience in a professional office environment. 

  • Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel expertise is essential). 

  • Experience with Customs Brokerage software; experience working with Cargowise is a plus. 

  • Familiarity with Google Docs is a plus. 

  • Strong organizational skills and extreme attention to detail. 

  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). 

  • Must be a team player who can also work independently. 

  • Ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment. 

  • Knowledge of the import business, Customs brokerage, and drawback processing is a plus. 

  • Customs Broker's License, FTZ experience and CargoWise experience all preferred but not required 

 

Alba Wheels Up International is an Equal Opportunity Employer