Senior Customs Entry Writer

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPS for each customer on the correct method and data required for preparing an entry.
• Receive and review documentation, input and transmit data for CBP release of shipments.
• Organize their work to identify the status of every file through every phase of the CBP entry process.
• Provide guidance to Entry Writers in routine and non-routine CHB/CBP transactions and work with other YLA offices with shared responsibilities and identify customer requirements.
• Support Managers in import audit functions.
• Interface with customers on CBP, PGA, delivery, and irregularities.
• Report all issues to customers and management affecting timely clearance and delivery in a timely manner.
• Aid in resolving major customer complaints and shipping problems (i.e., delayed, missing, or damaged freight; strikes; embargoes, etc.).
• May assist with Post Entry work and Binding Rulings.
• Review and update customer profiles as directed.
• Track and trace shipments and coordinate with steamship lines, freight forwarders and CFS on the availability of imported shipments.
• Arrange with trucking companies the pick-up and delivery of freight.
• Recommend solutions to simplify and expedite cargo flow.
• Billing:
• Handle accounting processes as they apply to CHB, including the issuance of invoices to customer or overseas offices as well as the processing of payment requisitions.
• May assist in new customer onboard set up and process.
• May identify products subject to PGA’s to build FDA product codes as needed.
• Aids accounting department with any accounting issues as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree, preferred.
• 4+ years of experience as an entry writer or in customs brokerage operation.
• Sound knowledge of US Customs and Harmonized Tariff Codes, familiarity with Free Trade Agreements (knowledge of CHB processes).
• IATA Dangerous Goods Certificate and experience with Cargowise, a plus.