Customs Release Agent - Part Time
Top Benefits
About the role
Frontier Supply Chain Solutions Inc. (Frontier) is a medium sized provider of US and Canadian Customs Services, Trade Consulting, Supply Chain Logistics, including parcel and courier delivery.
Our Winnipeg facility located in the Fort Garry Industrial Park has multiple opportunities for a post-secondary student or similar candidate with good flexibility to work in a part time capacity, consisting of days, evening, weekend, and/or holidays. The hours will be coordinated around our business needs and the candidate's availability. Hours may increase during the summer or holiday breaks as needed, including up to full time hours. During non-peak periods, a consistent schedule will be provided.
The student/candidate will receive exposure to the internal processes within a growing supply chain firm. This is an asset to a student currently pursuing studies in international business or supply chain management. Opportunism for advancement to Full Time in the Customs Operations Department or other operational departments with our firm are an option pending the candidate's skill set.
Attention to detail, accurate and timely data entry, ability to learn customized software programs, and ability to self–audit work and make corrections prior to completion are imperative.
We offer a hybrid work schedule upon satisfactory demonstration of attendance, and job tasks and responsibilities. We are located within a 10 minute walk from the blue line rapid transit station at 310-555 Hervo Street, R3T 3L6.
Shift Requirements: 1 to 2 weekday shifts plus a Saturday Shift, with schedule subject to vary week to week.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Reviewing documentation provided for customs entry processing.
- Identifying missing information and documents and communicating with the appropriate parties
- Processing release of shipments for highway, rail, air, and ocean shipments electronically.
- Process, assemble and present paper release packages to Canada Border Services Agency
- Ensuring client instructions are followed.
- Monitoring the status of the shipments and ensuring all rejects are fixed in a timely manner.
- Preparing email enquiries to clients and carriers for missing information and instructions
- Engaging customers and carriers by phone. Responding to all incoming and outbound calls
- Managing receipt of email release requests and documentation
- Managing electronic filing of pre-rate release and invoice documents
Competencies & Skill sets needed:
- Prior office administration.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication.
- Experience in working in a deadline driven work environment.
- Ability to work independently.
- Accountability. Will provide updates as needed on assigned tasks/projects.
- Above average skill in Microsoft Outlook. Inbox and folder management.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills an asset.
- Experience in a head office setting in asset.
- Previous experience in transportation industry a positive asset.
- Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management or International Business an asset.
- Post-secondary student, returning in the fall of 2024 an asset.
Apply with your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications, your work shift availability, and availability for an in person or virtual meeting.
Preference will be given to students who submit the above information (resume, cover letter, shift availability, availability to meet), and respond to the application questions.
www.frontierscs.com
310-555 Hervo Street R3T 3L6
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.50-$18.00 per hour
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Winnipeg, MB R3T 3L6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you currently studying in a Post secondary institution? If yes, where and what year of the program are you in?
Experience:
- data entry: 1 year (preferred)
- phone customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winnipeg, MB R3T 3L6
About Frontier Supply Chain Solutions Inc.
With offices across North America, Frontier Supply Chain Solutions Inc. is a leading provider of logistics and customs brokerage services. We pride ourselves in providing quality service by being knowledgeable, prompt, and always meeting the needs of our clients. With an energetic and youthful employee base, Frontier values the skills and innovations our workers bring to their roles. Our philosophy is that by building a strong workforce we build a strong company.
Customs Release Agent - Part Time
Top Benefits
About the role
Frontier Supply Chain Solutions Inc. (Frontier) is a medium sized provider of US and Canadian Customs Services, Trade Consulting, Supply Chain Logistics, including parcel and courier delivery.
Our Winnipeg facility located in the Fort Garry Industrial Park has multiple opportunities for a post-secondary student or similar candidate with good flexibility to work in a part time capacity, consisting of days, evening, weekend, and/or holidays. The hours will be coordinated around our business needs and the candidate's availability. Hours may increase during the summer or holiday breaks as needed, including up to full time hours. During non-peak periods, a consistent schedule will be provided.
The student/candidate will receive exposure to the internal processes within a growing supply chain firm. This is an asset to a student currently pursuing studies in international business or supply chain management. Opportunism for advancement to Full Time in the Customs Operations Department or other operational departments with our firm are an option pending the candidate's skill set.
Attention to detail, accurate and timely data entry, ability to learn customized software programs, and ability to self–audit work and make corrections prior to completion are imperative.
We offer a hybrid work schedule upon satisfactory demonstration of attendance, and job tasks and responsibilities. We are located within a 10 minute walk from the blue line rapid transit station at 310-555 Hervo Street, R3T 3L6.
Shift Requirements: 1 to 2 weekday shifts plus a Saturday Shift, with schedule subject to vary week to week.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Reviewing documentation provided for customs entry processing.
- Identifying missing information and documents and communicating with the appropriate parties
- Processing release of shipments for highway, rail, air, and ocean shipments electronically.
- Process, assemble and present paper release packages to Canada Border Services Agency
- Ensuring client instructions are followed.
- Monitoring the status of the shipments and ensuring all rejects are fixed in a timely manner.
- Preparing email enquiries to clients and carriers for missing information and instructions
- Engaging customers and carriers by phone. Responding to all incoming and outbound calls
- Managing receipt of email release requests and documentation
- Managing electronic filing of pre-rate release and invoice documents
Competencies & Skill sets needed:
- Prior office administration.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication.
- Experience in working in a deadline driven work environment.
- Ability to work independently.
- Accountability. Will provide updates as needed on assigned tasks/projects.
- Above average skill in Microsoft Outlook. Inbox and folder management.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills an asset.
- Experience in a head office setting in asset.
- Previous experience in transportation industry a positive asset.
- Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management or International Business an asset.
- Post-secondary student, returning in the fall of 2024 an asset.
Apply with your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications, your work shift availability, and availability for an in person or virtual meeting.
Preference will be given to students who submit the above information (resume, cover letter, shift availability, availability to meet), and respond to the application questions.
www.frontierscs.com
310-555 Hervo Street R3T 3L6
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.50-$18.00 per hour
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Winnipeg, MB R3T 3L6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you currently studying in a Post secondary institution? If yes, where and what year of the program are you in?
Experience:
- data entry: 1 year (preferred)
- phone customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winnipeg, MB R3T 3L6
About Frontier Supply Chain Solutions Inc.
With offices across North America, Frontier Supply Chain Solutions Inc. is a leading provider of logistics and customs brokerage services. We pride ourselves in providing quality service by being knowledgeable, prompt, and always meeting the needs of our clients. With an energetic and youthful employee base, Frontier values the skills and innovations our workers bring to their roles. Our philosophy is that by building a strong workforce we build a strong company.