Custom Brokerage Entry Writer

Position Description: Working in a team office environment the Customs Entry Writer will perform a high volume of customs clearance processes on key customs brokerage accounts, participate in a dedicated customer effort with continuous challenge and be responsible for final delivery of customer cargo. This position requires strong individual customs entry processing skills, knowledge of proper classifications (FDA, OGA, HTS, ABI) and government agencies.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
-Entry writer for a Customs Broker
-ISF filing
-Responsible for daily entry review and classification of General Merchandise
-Entry documentation including 7501, 3461
-Provide necessary documents to other government Agencies
-Prepare customs brokerage file
-Verify arrival information with Airlines/NVOCC's/ Steamship Lines
-Rate commercial invoice with tariff numbers
-Verify country of origin
-Accuracy in Data Entry & transmit to Customs
-Submit payment and OBL to Steamship Lines, etc.
-Ensure terminals/warehouses/airlines have proper release
-Prepare delivery order, send to trucker, verify receipt
-Prepare billing package, bill file, email to clients
-Advise importers of any areas of tariff classification, regulations, and procedures
-Ensure that all entries are filed on time and freight delivered in a timely manner in accordance with company and customer expectations.
-Provide superior customer service
-Other duties as needed

Qualifications:
-Minimum of 1 year of Import Brokerage experience
-Minimum High School diploma, AA Degree preferred
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
-Measurable experience with PC applications (MS Office)
-Solid data entry skills
-Must be familiar with rating freight invoices (buy/sell rates) & communicating with overseas agents
-Understand basic supervisory approaches for work direction, motivation, and disciplinary action
-Attention to detail and commitment to error-free work
-Able to work in a fast paced environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person