Job description

The Entry Writer II is responsible for the accurate and timely submission of customs entries for clearance of in-bound cargo through US Customs and facilitating the delivery of freight to customers. The Entry Writer serves as a customer advocate and must possess good customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities;

• Receive and review documentation, to input and transmit data for CBP release of shipments.Follow SOPS for each customer on the correct method and data required for preparing an entry.
• Assist in classifying products according to the HTSUSA
• Identify products that are subject to PGA’s
• Maitain system task list to identify the status of every entry through each phase of the CBP process
• Recognize routine and non-routine transactions for reporting discrepancies to management.
• Responsible for meeting KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) for Import operations
• Manage customs issues, such as holds and exams.
• Handle entry cancellations; IT/TE/IE moves as needed
• Handling carnets and TIB entries
• Identify and resolve issues that mahy result in delayed cargo release or final delivery
• Report all issues to customers and management affecting timely clearance and delivery in a timely manner.
• Report problem resolutions to management in a timely manner including suggestions for problem avoidance in the future.
• Communicate in writing or verbally with customers and managment all issues affecting specific urgent shipments. Track and trace shipments and coordinate with airlines, steamship lines, freight forwarders and CFS on the availability of imported shipments
• Arrange with trucking companies the pick-up and delivery of freight solutions to simplify and expedite cargo flow. Handle accounting processes as they apply to CHB including the issuance of invoices to customers or overseas offices as well as the processing of payment requisitions

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma and or GED, plus 2-5 years of experience and/or training as an entry writer or in customs broker operation and/or training is required.
• Must have sound knowledge of US Customs and Harmonized Tariff Codes.
• Familiarity with Free Trade Agreements required

Benefits

Employee Benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month following start date
• 401k with a company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation, and much more.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dallas, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Customs Entry Writer: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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