Customs Entry Writer
Description
At this time, CJ Logistics America is unable to offer visa sponsorship or support for work authorization.
Position Overview
The Customs Entry Writer is responsible for reviewing import and export documentation to ensure compliance with all customs regulations. This role includes verifying the accuracy of invoices and shipment documentation, and preparing necessary paperwork for customs clearance. This is a highly administrative role that requires exceptional attention to detail.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
The core duties for this position include:
- Reviewing and processing import/export documentation to ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations.
- Managing and responding to customs rejections and inquiries.
- Providing timely responses to client questions related to customs processes.
- Completing clerical tasks and overseeing the clearance process for goods moving through customs.
- Preparing and submitting documentation for duty drawbacks and refunds.
- Signing and maintaining required brokerage documentation.
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient customs clearance.
- Using specialized software to track inventory and shipments.
- Leveraging internal benchmarks to secure transportation services at competitive rates.
- Performing other related job duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in customs brokerage or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace applications
- Experience working in a Transportation Management System (TMS) and/or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and follow through.
- Strong customer service skills and interpersonal communication (both verbal and written).
- Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail with the ability to shift priorities as business needs evolve.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Transportation, or Supply Chain Management is preferred.
Work Environment & Schedule
Location and Remote Eligibility
- This role is based out of the Rancho Dominguez, CA office
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Regular, on-site presence is required 4 days per week
- The option to work remotely is available 1 day per week or as otherwise directed by the company.
Schedule
- Work hours may vary by shift assignment.
- Schedule may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs.
- May be required to be on-call and work as part of a Saturday rotation.
Physical Requirements (Largely Sedentary Role)
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk while working on a computer.
- Ability to use hands and fingers to operate a keyboard, mouse, and telephone.
- Ability to speak and hear clearly in person, virtually, and over the phone.
- Ability to occasionally stand, walk, reach, stoop, or lift up to 10 pounds.
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CJ Logistics About Statement:
CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea, and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL), and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service, and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the well-being of the end consumer, our customers, and our employees. CJ Logistics is responsible for the North region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.
CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based on race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.
At this time, CJ Logistics America is unable to offer visa sponsorship or support for work authorization.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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