Customs Entry Specialist

jas; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

JAS Forwarding is looking for a detail-oriented customs entry specialist in New York, NY. You will process customs clearance, ensure all documents are complete, and resolve any operational issues to keep shipments moving smoothly.

The role requires at least 2 years of experience in customs entry/processing, proficiency with Excel and familiarity with CI/SAP or Cognos. Strong written and verbal communication, multitasking, and ability to work both independently and in a team are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in customs entry/processing.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems (Cognos, SAP) preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process customs clearance with required data and documents.
• Investigate and resolve operational or entry issues.
• Review client requirements including billing and related docs.
• Coordinate with CBP and other government agencies.
• Verify entry details for compliance.
• Enter billing charges into the system.
• Participate in ISO audits and documentation updates.

Skills

Customs entry

Excel

Cognos

SAP

Analytical skills

Written/verbal

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CargoWise (C1)

Microsoft Office

Job description

JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services.

Essential Functions

• Process customs clearance confirming all necessary data and documents are available.
• Investigate, resolve and communicate operational or entry issues.
• Review fundamental components related to client requirements that include accounting, credit, customs bond, audit instructions and billing.
• Work directly with Customs Border Patrol (CBP) and other government agencies.
• Review entry details and verify compliance.
• Enter all billing charges into system.
• Participate in ISO audits and documentation updates.
• Other duties as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

• Required 2+ years' experience working in customs entry/processing.
• Proficiency working in Microsoft Office suite specifically Excel, and financial systems such as Cognos, SAP etc. preferred
• Thorough analytical skills
• Proficiency in written and verbal skills
• Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently

Education And Experience

• Required 2+ years' experience working in customs entry/processing.
• Familiarity working with Customs Border Patrol (CBP) or Other Government Agencies (OGA)
• Preferred experience working in CargoWise (C1).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Preferred High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Environment :

100% performed in climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions. Travel will be (up to__ %) required in support of the position's responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to feel and handle, reach with arms and hands, talk and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stop, kneel and crouch, lift weight or exert a force up to a maximum of 25 pounds. This position requires employee to frequently work in a fluid, fast paced environment.

ADDITIONAL :

The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company's business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

In accordance with New York state law, we are committed to providing pay transparency to all job applicants. For this position, the hourly pay range is $27 - $31.25/HR, depending on qualifications and experience. This range represents the full compensation potential for this role, and the specific compensation offered to the selected candidate will be based on factors such as skills, experience, and other relevant qualifications. In addition to base salary, JAS Forwarding offers a comprehensive benefits package, including dental, vision, and health insurance, 401(k), bonuses (depending on role) etc.

DEFINITIONS : (if any abbreviation, the meaning needs to be inserted)

Management retains discretion to add or change duties of this position at any time.

JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

JAS USA IS A CUSTOMS BROKER, GOVERNED BY FEDERAL REGULATION.

FEDERAL REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT JAS MAY HAVE IT BROKERAGE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IF IT "KNOWINGLY EMPLOYED, OR CONTINUES TO EMPLOY, A