Overview
Customs Brokerage Supervisor Jobs in Brisbane at Kuehne+Nagel
It’s more than a job
As a Customs Supervisor at Kuehne+Nagel, your job is to optimise logistics to keep our global supply chains running smoothly. But the impact of your work goes beyond that. In fact, your expertise makes both special and ordinary moments possible for people around the world. For example, your work could ensure that a global product launch happens on time—such as ethically sourced beauty and bath products stocked at local stores for your loved one’s valued self-care routine. It’s import and export work, but it’s also so much more than we imagine.
As Customs Supervisor, you will oversee a team to ensure the timely and compliant clearance of goods, acting as a liaison with customs authorities and clients, You will be responsible for minimizing delays, ensuring regulatory adherence, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction by managing workflow and client communication.
How you create impact
- You will train and advise team in areas of Customs Brokerage Regulations
- Monitor team performance against company standards and department goals; regular audit of shipment documents and accounting
- Monitor problem files and implement corrective action when needed
- Issue work instructions to team members to ensure timely and orderly file flow including release, billing, and auditing
- Monitor staff training needs; identify and develop training objectives
- Conduct regular staff meetings; communicate department goals and expectations
- Document review and assessment of accuracy, verifying country of origin/export, IOR, terms of sale and value to ensure that compliance and federal regulation requirements are achieved
- Daily follow-up on documentation discrepancy issues which requires the ability to troubleshoot and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with customers and foreign origins
- Escalate any unresolved issues or risks before they materially impact Kuehne + Nagel
- Work closely with other departments and branches to deliver high level of service to customers
What we would like you to bring
- Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, or related field
- 4+ years of experience in customs brokerage, freight forwarding, or a related logistics field
- Strong understanding of customs regulations, import/export processes, and compliance requirements
- Experience with customs software and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
What’s in it for you
At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The hourly wage range for this position is between $80,000 and $90,000. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI-RT1
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Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life – from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
EEO Statement
Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation.
Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment.
Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.
Contact
Kuehne+Nagel Recruitment Team
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Title: Customs Brokerage Supervisor
Company: Kuehne+Nagel
Location: Brisbane
