Lead Customs Entry Writer

About the role

This position will be responsible for obtaining required clearance documents and information from DHL Customers. The selected candidate will network between Origin, Destination, Brokers and DHL parties including Customer Service, Clearance Production, and Compliance. The candidate will be dealing directly with companies and individuals via phone, email, fax, and internal networks to gain required information and enter data/information into DHL systems for entry processing and tracking purposes.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in processing inbound freight for clearance through US Customs
• Review & process cash disputes including entry and billing corrections
• Files PSC, 520D, or protests depending on type and liquidation date
• Effectively processes shipments to gain clearance information while staying compliant with all government agency rules and regulations
• Responsible for contacting DHL customers who are experiencing clearance delays with their shipments
• Provides information to, and communicates with, DHL Origin and destination stations on the status of the shipments being delayed
• Examines invoices, bills of lading and shipping documents to ensure compliance with federal regulations
• Communicates the shipment status and any special handling and delivery processes to all involved parties
• Ensures that all customers requested instructions are followed for the entry of their shipments
• Creates new Customer Master Files and updates existing files as warranted
• Handle US Custom documents

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required
• Senior level service, production, or support role having greater responsibility to perform all of the standard work within the function
• Specialized skill training/certification may be required such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), data entry, customer service, and import knowledge
• 1 year experience in customer service or imports
• Fluency in a foreign language is a plus

Skills

• Customer Service Skills, Preferred

Pay

Hourly Range - $31.33 - $41.78

Benefits

DHL Express benefits and incentive offerings are designed to reflect a substantial experience for both employees and their dependents during their career and life journey. The specifics will vary, but wherever you join and in whatever role, you'll find our benefits and rewards are among the best in the industry. They include:

• Competitive Pay
• Retirement Savings - 401K with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, well-being programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance & Work Life Program
• Outstanding training opportunities