Customs Entry Agent: Global Trade Compliance

Deutsche Post; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401K with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

DHL Express is hiring a Customs Entry Agent in Los Angeles to ensure compliance with federal and foreign regulations on shipments, processing entries and tariffs. You will review invoices, bills of lading, and shipment documents to obtain release of freight and resolve delays.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, 1 year of transportation or customs experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and 10-key calculators. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; Associate degree preferred.
• Overtime is required.
• 1 year experience in transportation or customs preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), databases and web-based applications.
• Good oral and written communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills; courteous and clear telephone voice.
• Proficiency on a 10 key calculator.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning and directing the flow of traffic to/from foreign destinations.
• Effectively classifies dutiable import/export shipments to ensure compliance with all government agency rules and regulations.
• Processes all requests for extensions, expiration, cancellation and all government entries.
• Communicates with origin and destination locations regarding shipment status and special handling and delivery processes.
• Applies for Import/Export Permits and Certificates of Eligibility.
• Maintains open line of communication with department of foreign affairs.
• May receive and distribute all incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence.
• Examine online commercial invoices and other documents to determine the correct Harmonized Tariff Code for each commodity.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

10-key calculator

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DHL Express is hiring a Customs Entry Agent in Los Angeles to ensure compliance with federal and foreign regulations on shipments, processing entries and tariffs. You will review invoices, bills of lading, and shipment documents to obtain release of freight and resolve delays.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, 1 year of transportation or customs experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and 10-key calculators. Overtime may be required.