Customs Brokerage Entry Writer

Role & Responsibilities:

• To process U.S. Customs entry documents in accordance with all client and company instructions.
• Perform audit and review on all assigned brokerage files and payments to customs
• Properly classify the commercial invoices using the US Tariff Book and CROSS as a reference tool
• Data entry of import AMS information and HTS# - Including transmission to US Customs
• Preparing entry documentation including 7501 and 3461
• Specialize in remote location filing
• Assists with maintaining compliance measures for import operation – Maintain document compliance
• Ensures that proper documentation and procedures are maintained in accordance with U.S. Customs standards
• Arrange both delivery and the invoicing of the import account for services rendered
• Ensure timely filing of ISF 72 hours prior to shipment leaving last origin port
• Prepare delivery orders, send to trucker, follow up with POD
• Process documents through the Company's ABI system, obtaining Customs release and other government agency releases as appropriate
• Review and monitor all Customs rejections and requests for information for clients
• Filing of Import Security Filings (ISF)
• Timely response to customer inquiries and status requests.
• To notify management of any customer complaints or entry discrepancies and provide suggestions to resolve issues.
• To distribute outgoing documents regularly and accurately, according to any required schedule.
• Assure all customer files are complete, accurate and reconciled.
• Close communication with customers, carriers, U.S. Customs, and CFS representatives.
• Complete workload duties within normal and reasonable processing times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Manager.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience handling customs business.
• Experience working in freight forwarding.
• Experience filing entries containing PGA information.
• Experience filing ISFs accurately and timely.
• Should have a working knowledge of the terms and jargon that Customs, other government agencies, vendors, carriers and import customers use.
• Attention to detail, deadline-oriented, dependable, persistence, time management, independent, documentation skills, scheduling and reporting skills.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and vendors.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage the flow of several shipments during a given day.
• Candidates must be self-motivated, customer service oriented, and eager to ensure the success of the team.
• Ability to function independently, with minimal supervision, and thrive within a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Ability to make suggestions to the Dept. Manager on corrective actions or process improvements.