Senior Customs Brokerage Coordinator at Alba Wheels… · Norfolk

Senior Customs Brokerage Coordinator

Location: Norfolk, VA

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