At Amazon, we're committed to being Earth's most customer-centric company. The Amazon Customs & Trade (ACT) team plays a critical role in that mission — delivering end-to-end customs brokerage services that keep global supply chains moving efficiently and compliantly.
We are looking for a detail-oriented and customer-obsessed Customs Brokerage Specialist to join our growing team. In this role, you will own daily customs clearance operations across ocean, air, rail, and truck cross-border shipments — partnering with freight forwarders, sellers, and vendors to ensure accurate documentation, timely entry filing, and full regulatory compliance. You'll be a key escalation point for clearance issues and a trusted resource for internal and external stakeholders.
Key job responsibilities
Verify completeness and accuracy of customer onboarding documentation and commercial records
Prepare and submit import documentation to regulatory agencies to ensure timely release and delivery
Perform accurate data entry for entry filing, tariff classifications, and inspection records
Monitor shipment clearance status and manage issue escalation with freight forwarders and logistics partners
Generate and track delivery forms, ensuring all compliance requirements are met
Meet daily and weekly KPI targets for entry submission accuracy and timeliness
Serve as second-tier support for Customer Service escalations related to cross-border shipments
Collaborate with origin and destination logistics teams to resolve shipment issues end-to-end
About the team
The Amazon Customs & Trade (ACT) team is a fast-paced, high-impact group of logistics and compliance professionals dedicated to making international trade seamless for Amazon's customers and partners. We operate at the intersection of global supply chain, regulatory compliance, and customer experience — and we hold ourselves to the same high bar we set for our customers. We value precision, ownership, and continuous improvement, and we're looking for teammates who do too.
Basic qualifications
- Experience in international logistics, cross-border transportation and supply chain, or U.S. Customs rules and regulations
- Knowledge of Excel at a basic level (e.g., UX navigation, math & logical functions, lookup functions, etc.)
- Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required
- Experience performing accurate data entry and analysis
- 2+ years of customs entry writing experience with a proven track record handling complex, high-value shipments
Preferred qualifications
- High school or equivalent diploma
- Bachelor's degree in logistics, transporation, supply chain, or business
- Licensed customs broker
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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The starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.
USA, TN, Virtual Location - Tennessee - 17.45 - 30.52 USD hourly
