Entry Writer (Customs Brokerage)
Description
Starting rate: $22 per hour
Long-term employment with opportunities for growth.
We offer excellent benefits including:
- 401(K) Retirement Saving Plan w/ Employer Match
- Low-Cost Health, Dental & Vision insurance (Starting DAY ONE)
- Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off – (15 Days; prorated before 1st year)
- Parental Leave
- Paid holidays
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for efficient entry and ISF data input filings in assisting the Customs Brokerage team achieve timely delivery and compliance of Customs regulations as well any requirements of other governmental agencies. To represent the company’s interest in any function, specifically those related to the compliance of brokerage functions. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
GEOGRAPHIC REGION:
Applications out of the geographic region for this position will not be considered.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- One (1) year of experience managing high-volume data entries in an office environment.
- Bachelor’s degree obtained or in pursuit, in logistics, supply chain management, or related field, to include imports-related course. In lieu, one (1) year of logistics experience in the freight forwarding industry.
- Familiar with U.S. Customs Regulations.
- Familiarity with the HTSUS.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish (read and write) at an intermediate-advanced level in a business environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work overtime, extended hours, holidays and weekends, as needed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary
- Review entry documents for accuracy and provide feedback to appropriate parties if anything is missing or incomplete.
- Review shipment ISF data and submit within the regulatory timeline and manage exceptions as required.
- Process and submit entries as required by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) verify results and make corrections if necessary.
- Work with Management to respond and submit required information to any applicable Participating Government Agencies (PGAs).
- Work with management to address any exceptions with the involved parties.
- Provide clearance status as needed to the appropriate parties.
- Execute file billing in a timely manner.
- Develop and maintain customer relationships.
Secondary
- Any other duties as assigned by Management.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their fingers.
- The employee frequently is required to talk and/or hear.
- The employee is continuously required to sit.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
- Report safety hazards
- Immediately report incidents involving injury, illness, or property damage
- Wear protective PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as instructed or necessary
- Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and rules
- Refuse any unsafe task or operation
- Participate in safety meetings and training
- Be constantly aware of their personal safety and that of their coworkers
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Employee receives direct supervision from Import Manager. Employee does not exercise supervision over any other position.
CONDITIONS:
- Indoors office. Exposed to controlled temperature and office environment.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually busy (many phones in open cubicles).
DISCLAIMER:
- The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
- The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
- If an applicant with a disability is unable or limited in their ability to use or access our online application center as a result of their disability, they can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [email protected]