Senior Licensed Customs Broker

Company: Posey International, Inc. Location: Houston, Texas 77090 Job Type: Full-time, permanent Work Setting: Fully in person Important Location and Commute Requirement This is a full-time, fully in-person position at our Houston office in ZIP code 77090. Remote and hybrid work are not available. Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential. Applicants must currently live within a practical daily commuting distance of the office and should carefully consider normal Houston weekday traffic before applying. Position Summary Posey International is seeking an experienced, hands-on Licensed Customs Broker to manage customs entries from start to finish while also providing technical guidance, regulatory oversight, support to the import team and potentially serve as the company's designated Corporate Customs Broker License Holder. The ideal candidate will have extensive customs brokerage experience, strong knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, and the ability to independently process and troubleshoot complex import and export transactions where CBP is involved. Experience using Descartes (One View) customs brokerage software is strongly preferred. This is not a compliance-only or management-only position. The successful candidate must be comfortable personally preparing customs entries, communicating with customers, resolving regulatory issues, reviewing the work of other team members, and helping train and mentor less-experienced employees. Primary Responsibilities Customs Entry Processing Personally prepare, review, transmit, and monitor customs entries from start to finish. Process both air and ocean imports as well as border crossing shipments. Review commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, arrival notices, and other entry documentation. Enter and validate shipment and entry information in Descartes or other customs brokerage systems. Prepare and transmit entry summaries and related customs documentation, including In-Bond transactions. File and monitor Importer Security Filing submissions when required. Monitor entry status and respond promptly to rejects, holds, exams, requests for information, and other CBP activity. Prepare post-entry corrections and other entry adjustments when necessary. Maintain accurate and complete electronic entry files. Regulatory Compliance Help ensure import transactions comply with CBP regulations, 19 CFR, Partner Government Agency requirements, and company procedures. Research and provide guidance regarding HTS classification, customs valuation, country of origin, admissibility, and special trade requirements. Identify incomplete, inconsistent, or potentially noncompliant information before entries are filed. Review complex, high-risk, or unusual transactions requiring licensed oversight. Maintain complete and audit-ready documentation. Monitor relevant regulatory developments and communicate important changes to management and the import team. Support compliance with CBP expectations for Responsible Supervision and Control. Customer and Account Support Communicate directly with customers regarding missing documentation, classification questions, PGA requirements, and other customs matters. Manage assigned customer accounts and provide responsive, professional service. Explain customs requirements clearly and assist customers in resolving documentation or compliance issues. Coordinate with carriers, airlines, steamship lines, terminals, warehouses, and other parties when necessary. Escalate significant customer or compliance concerns promptly to management. Team Guidance and Training Provide technical guidance to Import Specialists, Customs Entry Clerks, and other team members. Review entries and supporting documents prepared by less-experienced employees. Assist employees with classification, valuation, origin, PGA, admissibility, and documentation questions. Train and mentor team members on entry procedures, compliance requirements, and proper use of cust…

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