Customs Entry Writer
American Shipping Co
Schaumburg, IL, US
Full-time
Job Description
Job Description
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Review files (to ensure they are put in proper order) and have complete information and / or documentation
- Contact Customer Service if further documents / information required from the client
- File should have copy of correspondence and / or notes and remarks
- Classify documentation based on information available in the operations system. Some clients will require us to follow a Standard Operating Procedure specific to their information and business needs
- Assist Import Manager in classification where necessary coverage is needed
- Where information such as HTS or product code is not in the partex advise import manager to add by providing them a copy of page of the highlighted invoice (and customer codes provided) for future use.
- Input entry
- FDA (under PGA handling including if may proceed)
- Where FDA requires exam, need to determine if it’s an exam of documents or actual merchandise client to be notified IMMEDIATELY
- Delivery order to be properly annotated regarding FDA whether released or to be held for release
- For shipments destined for further on carriage steamship line to be sent written communication to hold shipment for release
- Ensure released to steamship line once clearance completed
- Input Delivery Order information
- Pass file to Post Entry File Handler for copying and assembly of packets
- Monitor entries for release by Customs, PGA, Exams
- Monitor census errors
- Bill of lading updates, and all other errors are to be corrected by Entry processor at the time they are notified.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- High school Diploma or GED
- Data Entry & PGA Specialist 2 + years entry writing and / or brokerage operation experience
- Prior utilization of CargoWise One preferred
- Knowledge of domestic and international geography including countries, major cities and ocean ports
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and deliver a high level of customer service
- Detail-oriented, organized and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- QuestaWeb experience a plus
BENEFITS :
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- HSA 100% employer paid plus $1,000.00 employer contribution
- ADD (Accidental / Death & Dismemberment Coverage of $25,000
- LTD Insurance (Long Term Disability at a rate of 60% of current base pay
- 401K Plan- Profit sharing Program provided annually (if eligible)
- STD Insurance (Short-Term Disability at a rate of 85% of current base pay)
- Life Insurance coverage of $25,000
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