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# Customs Associate at Flexport

- **Company:** Flexport
- **Location:** Bellevue, WA
- **Compensation:** $69k–$86k
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-28
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/flexport/jobs/8329610

## Job description

About Flexport:

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 opportunity:

Flexport continues to experience significant growth as a technology platform for international trade. One of the company's core products is Customs which is working on behalf of clients to facilitate the import of goods across international borders. The process includes classifying the imported items, calculating duties, and transmitting this information to the US government. The Customs team works with clients, shippers, and other freight companies to collect and file the necessary documentation required by different governments to import goods. Internally, the Customs team works closely with our technology partners to drive innovation through process automation. This product is positioned for more than 10x growth in the coming five years.

This is a great opportunity for someone with at least 1 year of Customs experience to join the broker of the future. As part of our team, you'll leverage state-of-the-art technology to streamline and automate customs processes, setting new standards in the industry. You’ll be working alongside industry leaders and experts in a vibrant, intellectually stimulating environment that thrives on innovation and teamwork to drive global trade. We invest in our people and provide continuous learning opportunities to help you advance in your career and become a thought leader in the customs brokerage field. Be part of Flexport, where your contributions as a Customs Broker will not only redefine the trade landscape and help us build the future of global trade!

Key Responsibilities:

- Navigate the complex landscape of customs regulations and ensure that all goods comply with international protocols and legal requirements
- Obtain necessary documents and provide complete and accurate information to CBP to facilitate smooth customs clearance
- Collaborate with international clients and logistics partners to provide them with timely and accurate customs advice and support
- Optimize customs processes using Flexport's proprietary technology, providing insights and data-driven recommendations to our clients
- You will be responsible for ensuring your work satisfies internal key performance indicators that demonstrate quality and timeliness.
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOP) and improve processes as needed
- Participate in business reviews on a regular cadence including presentation prep as well as hold client operational calls when deemed necessary

Qualifications:

- At least 1 year experience as a Customs Entry Writer
- Familiarity with U.S. Customs regulations, classifications, and rulings
- A "compliance-first" mindset, with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and regulatory adherence
- Works independently with minimal supervision
- Works under fluctuating pressure and tight deadlines
- Adapt to new technology and can thrive in a fast paced environment
- Effective time management. Be able to properly prioritize and manage a large volume of tasks
- High attention to detail
- Effectively seek and receive feedback
- Effective communication both verbally and in writing
- Orientation towards working smarter and adopting best practices and standardization
- Strong problem-solving capabilities
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field a plus

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## #LI-EZ1

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base salary for the position in the posting's respective region. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range displayed, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and / or training. Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at Flexport, which also includes bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefit offerings such as medical, dental, and flexible time off.

The US base salary range for this position (this does not include bonus, equity and benefits): $69,120—$86,400 USD

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global commerce easy and accessible relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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## About Flexport

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Flexport is a technology-driven freight forwarding and supply chain platform that uses AI to coordinate global logistics from factory to customer door.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series E)
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2013
- **Founders**: Ryan Petersen

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Logistics, Supply Chain Technology, Freight Forwarding
- **Target customers**: B2B — enterprise and SMB businesses that import/export goods globally across industries
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "To make global trade so easy there will be more of it."

## Products & Services
- **Ocean & Air Freight**: Full-service ocean and air freight solutions with SKU-level visibility, real-time tracking, and cost management.
- **Customs Brokerage**: Licensed customs brokers using AI to review 100% of entries before submission, achieving a compliance error rate 10x better than next best in class.
- **Booking Management**: Platform to manage ocean contracts and bookings, track real-time performance, and optimize allocation strategies.
- **Buyer’s Consolidation**: Service to maximize container utilization by grouping multiple suppliers into one container, reducing freight and labor costs.
- **Supply Chain AI Platform**: AI-driven decision-making platform that automates processes, reduces freight spend by 10% or more, and deploys large language models and AI agents for real-world logistics optimization.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: 2.9x net revenue growth since 2024; serves more than 13,000 customers across 147 countries
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Ryan Petersen (Founder & CEO); major investors include Founders Fund, SoftBank Vision Fund, and others (specific lead investors not fully detailed in provided sources)
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid AI deployment in logistics; 400+ software engineers focused on AI; net revenue growth of 2.9x since 2024; expanding global presence with offices worldwide

## Competitive Advantages
- **Real-world AI deployment**: Unlike many supply chain AI startups, Flexport is deeply embedded in actual operations of moving cargo by ocean, air, truck, and rail, with proprietary data and integrations.
- **Scale and trust**: 13,000+ customers and integration with enterprise systems, logistics service providers, and governments.
- **Customs compliance**: AI auditor reviews 100% of entries, achieving 10x better error rate than next best in class.
- **End-to-end platform**: Single platform covering freight, customs, booking, and consolidation, reducing silos and complexity.
- **Data ontology**: Proprietary data ontology for global logistics, enabling powerful AI models.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI-driven autonomous supply chain**: Building AI agents to create an autonomous supply chain, deploying the latest foundational AI models on top of proprietary data and integrations.
- **Customer obsession**: Prioritizing customer success and hard cost savings (e.g., 10%+ reduction in freight spend).
- **Global expansion**: Operating across continents and time zones, with offices in multiple global locations.
- **Talent development**: Aiming to hire 80% of manager and above roles from within, developing early-career talent into leaders.

## Why Work Here
- **Meritocracy**: Compensation and advancement based on value created, with rapid growth opportunities for smart, hardworking people. Many leaders started on the ground floor.
- **Learning environment**: Described as "the best company to learn about how the world works" — logistics underlies the global economy. Employees speak over 70 languages.
- **Cutting-edge technology**: 400+ software engineers deploying latest AI models in real-world logistics; roles include Senior Software Engineer: Applied AI, Autonomous Freight Systems, and Data Infrastructure.
- **Culture**: Values include "Win as a Team," "Empower the Client," "Play the Long Game," "Act Like an Entrepreneur," and "Simplify." Recognized as a Great Place to Work.
- **Global and remote-friendly**: 125 open positions across Engineering, Operations, Sales, Customs, and more, with offices worldwide and remote options.
- **Impact**: Working on the $8.6T global logistics market — "the single largest opportunity to apply AI anywhere in the world."

## Sources
1. [flexport.com](https://www.flexport.com/company/careers/)
2. [flexport.com](https://www.flexport.com/)
3. [flexport.com](https://www.flexport.com/company/about-us/)
4. [flexport.com](https://www.flexport.com/careers/jobs/)
5. [flexport.com](https://www.flexport.com/careers/jobs/?gh_src=c0d6caef1)

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