Global Customs Analyst

A place to do your best work

Flexport helps more than 10,000 clients and suppliers lead all aspects of their supply chain operations. With 40+ global offices and warehouses, our team is as global as our client base and we’re excited to continue building a product and service they love. Wherever you are, whichever role you play, you’re guaranteed to share your day with committed, encouraging, and resourceful team members.

With revenue growing at breakneck speed, Flexport is looking for Global Customs Analysts to join our Customs Team. This is a great opportunity for a recent college graduate looking to launch their career.  You’ll be working alongside and learning from some of the smartest people in the logistics industry as we challenge the status quo and reduce the friction in global trade.

What you’ll do:

• Digitally prepare and file all documentation required for goods to clear UK customs for high profile clients.
• Review and organize incoming documents to ensure compliance with UK Customs
• Enter commercial product information into our customs software with speed, consistency and accuracy.
• Support your operations and sales teams on customs related topics such as product classifications, clarifying information on customs docs, pre-calculating duties & taxes, etc.
• Complete special projects to support the team as necessary.

What you’ll need:

• Strong academic track record and meaningful internship experience.  Bonus points for majors relating to Supply Chain, International Trade, International Business, or Maritime Law.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Next-level attention to detail and follow-through.
• High level of computer literacy. No paper. All digital.
• Most importantly, a can-do attitude.  See something broken? Fix it.
• Fluent in English and German is essential.
• 1-2 years experience in customs or freight forwarding preferred

Where you’ll work:

This role is located in London, Hatton Garden. 5 minutes from Farringdon underground station - we have fun together and celebrate wins with team outings.

There is the option here to relocate to our Hamburg office immediately or at some point in the future.

We have a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office each week.

Investing your time with Flexport means having an immediate impact, all over the world. You’re empowered to do what’s best for everyone and trusted to make the right decisions when and where you need them. Join our collective of entrepreneurs and improve the world’s experience in global trade.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

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