Customs Entry Writer

This position is primarily responsible for compliant and timely filing of our customers import shipments with Customs and Border Protection. Processes all assigned air and ocean brokerage files in a timely and accurate manner from initial pre-advice to clearance through invoicing and filing while adhering to the Harmonized Tariff of the U.S. and the U.S. Customs Regulations as well as company policies and procedures.

Export experience is a plus.

• Classifies commercial invoices in a timely and accurate manner according to the HTSUS. Documentation breakdown and verification of content
• Communicates with importers to correctly identify commodities in order to classify properly and conform to informed compliance.
• Electronically transmits to U.S. Customs all information necessary to obtain clearance.
• ISF filing may be required
• Arranges on-forwarding with various carriers after determining which carrier will be most cost effective and profitable.
• Communicates with bonded facilities to obtain information needed to properly dispatch freight.
• Communicates with Globe Express Services Traffic Representatives to obtain information needed to complete clearance process. Timely communication with customer and operations as required ensuring proper shipment clearance and delivery.
• Completes check request forms for Accounting Department to process.
• Updates Globe Express Services personnel with customs clearance information.
• Scans and forwards completed entry documentation to Globe Express Services, in house filing system for electronic storage. Accurate recording keeping in all formats;
  Laser fiche, Radar, .Net and Manual (scanning, photo copying and data entry requirements)
• Implements new CBP as well as company policies with ease.
• Timely submission of data to CBP, electronic and physical.
• Inland freight arrangement when applicable.
• Receives collection of duties and fees from customer for timely statement processing.
• Posts Entry Amendments.
• Complies with External Audit requests and participate in Internal Audits.
• Participates in all required additional training such as CBP, and other government agency sponsored classes and events.

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  Bachelor's degree (B.
  
  A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• LANGUAGE
  
  SKILLS:
  
  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• MATHEMATICAL
  
  SKILLS:
  
  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• COMPUTER
  
  SKILLS:
  
  To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Cargowise, Automated Broker Interface;
  Software Internet software;
  Order processing systems;
  Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• OTHER
  
  SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  
  Working knowledge of the Harmonized Tariff of the U.S. and the 19
  
  CFR, U.S. Customs Regulations.
• Type and ten key
• OTHER
  
  QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  Minimum of 1 year of previous experience in a similar position.
• Working knowledge of the industry and associated terminology.
• Understanding of international transportation procedures.