Customs Brokerage Specialist Job Listing at Kelly Services in Canton, MI (Job ID US3571428_BH9859666)

Description

Customs Brokerage Specialist
Licensed U.S. Customs Broker (required)
TEMP TO HIRE
Canton, MI


Job Description:

• We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly knowledgeable Customs Brokerage Specialist to join our global logistics team.
• This role is critical in ensuring the timely and compliant importation of automotive components and materials from international suppliers.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of U.S. Customs regulations, global trade compliance, and automotive industry logistics.

Key Responsibilities:

• In House Customs filing : 7512, 214, ISF Filing and 7501
• Coordinate and manage all aspects of customs clearance for imported goods.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and international trade laws.
• Prepare and review import documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, and bills of lading.
• Classify goods using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).
• Maintain accurate records of all import transactions and broker communications.
• Liaise with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and internal departments to resolve clearance issues.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with Free Trade Agreements (e.g., USMCA), duty drawback programs, and other trade incentives.
• Support internal audits and CBP inquiries.
• Stay current on changes in trade regulations and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications:

•  Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain Engineering, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in customs brokerage or international logistics, preferably in the automotive sector.
• Licensed U.S. Customs Broker (required) – issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
• Strong knowledge of import regulations, HTS classification, valuation, and admissibility requirements.
• Familiarity with ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) and other CBP systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (PLEX preferred).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Certifications & Training:
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) – offered by the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA).
• Certified Export Specialist (CES) – for broader trade compliance knowledge.
• Training in C-TPAT, Incoterms, and global trade compliance.
• Experience with USMCA compliance and origin determination.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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