At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.
The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.
The global supply chain is one of the most heavily regulated industries for all parties involved. Everyone from the carriers, intermediaries, trucking companies, 3rd party logistics, freight forwarders, shippers, consignees, importers, exporters, and brokers face a challenging and complex task of navigating through a myriad of laws from the originating country, destination country as well as international treaties and conventions.
The Trade Advisory team, consisting of business consultants, lawyers and licensed customs brokers, offers advanced customs and trade expertise to help clients identify supply chain risks and cost savings opportunities. We are looking for a Senior Trade Advisory Associate (Post Entry Team) to help build out our Post Entry team, who will mainly focus their day to day on managing and executing post entry filings on behalf of the Trade Advisory team.
You will:- Support trade advisory team with filing post entry filings, including post summary corrections and protests.
- Monitor liquidation statuses of post entry filings and alert internal and external stakeholders as needed.
- Maintain and update the PSC filings trackers on an ongoing basis.
- Perform, coordinate, and support Trade Advisory analytics and reporting from a variety of sources.
- Monitor deadlines and manage multiple PSC projects at a given time.
- Proactively stay informed on the latest customs and other government agency regulations, ruling issuances, and industry trends that are relevant to our clients.
- Ensure project timelines, statuses, and invoices are appropriately managed and delivered.
- Coordinate and facilitate software solutions, automation of data analytics, improvement of SOPs, ACE portal access, applications, and integrations.
- Interface with CBP and our clients and offer timely responses, elevating where necessary.
- Maintain active communication with clients, customs and other government authorities, and internal stakeholders.
- Support Trade Advisory infrastructure and administrative requirements.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
- Licensed Customs Broker highly desired, J.D. or graduate degree a plus
- 2-3 years trade related experience working in house, at customs brokerage, consulting or law firm preferred.
- 2-3 years experience in professional services.
- Strong technical and business writing skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to stay on top of multiple tasks and projects
- Expertise with Microsoft Office suite and Google equivalents.
- Strong data analytical skills.
- Strong industry knowledge including classification, valuation, duty minimization and avoidance strategies, government regulations and rulings, and other trade information.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
- Licensed Customs Broker
- J.D. or graduate degree
- 2-3 years trade related experience working in house, at customs brokerage, consulting or law firm
- 2-3 years experience in professional services
- Strong technical and business writing skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
- Expertise with Microsoft Office suite and Google equivalents
- Strong data analytical skills
- Strong industry knowledge including classification, valuation, duty minimization strategies, government regulations and rulings
Flexport Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Flexport and has not been reviewed or approved by Flexport.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for engineering, data, and some go-to-market roles, with strong reported total compensation in senior tech bands. Compensation is also framed as broadly in line with market ranges for mid-level sales positions.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as offering multiple plan options with preventive care and prescription coverage, alongside dental and vision. Company-paid disability and basic life/AD&D are positioned as part of a comparatively robust core insurance package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave is framed as generous through flexible/unlimited PTO and a defined set of paid holidays for exempt staff. Paid parental leave is described with extended time for birthing and non-birthing parents, including a phased return program in some materials.
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What We Do
Founded in 2013, we believe trade can move the human race forward. That’s why our mission at Flexport is to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We’re shaping the future of a $8.6T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B worth of merchandise across 112 countries every year.
Why Work With Us
Global logistics is the circulatory system for the world economy. Our global team of entrepreneurs is empowered to make the important decisions, to advocate for what is right regardless of the bottom line, and to see their ideas tested in the laboratory of the real world. We are uniquely positioned to simplify trade and built to make it happen.
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