Customs Entry Specialist – International Freight Forwarding

Nexterus Inc.; New Freedom (York County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

PTO

Job summary

Nexterus Inc. is hiring a Customs Entry Specialist for international freight forwarding.

Based in the Newark area, you will manage import/export entry tasks, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and ensure regulatory compliance to support efficient customs releases and on-time deliveries. Your background includes at least five years in import/export entry services, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent level of training or experience.
• Relevant experience in a Customer Service role or equivalent skill set.
• Basic knowledge of Customs rules/regulations regarding the Import & Export of freight.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining a positive attitude, organization of work and superior customer service.
• Computer literacy, with proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Proficiency in mathematics
• Knowledge of world geography.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating, tracking, verifying, and reporting status of international transportation, following through to final delivery.
• Communicating with all necessary parties accurately and in a timely manner.
• Compiling and validating all necessary documentation to complete Customs Entry.
• Following through to Customs release and follow all OGA’s that would pertain to the specific commodity insuring compliance.
• Prioritize, schedule, and route shipments international shipments from their origin to final destination.
• Gather, review, and verify international transportation related documentation.
• Prepare quotations and coordinate documentation between customers, vendors, forwarders, and brokers.
• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and operational proficiency to meet growth and profitability goals.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Import/Export

Documentation

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Customs Entry Specialist – International Freight Forwarding

Nexterus Inc.is a supply chain engineering and technology firm located in New Freedom, PA,that helps small and medium-sized companies effectively compete in today’s global marketplace.We provide solutions to the most complex business issues in your supply chain.

Position Overview:

Nexterus Inc. is seeking a highly motivated International Customer Service Representative with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Import/Export Entry Services. US Customs Broker License not required, but highly regarded (or recommended). If you are areliable, energetic, team player with a strong work ethic, excellent written/verbal communication skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and the willingness to get the job done, wewould like to hear from you!

Role Involvement:

• Coordinating, tracking, verifying, and reporting status of international transportation, following through to final delivery.
• Communicating with all necessary parties accurately and in a timely manner.
• Compiling and validating all necessary documentation to complete Customs Entry.
• Following through to Customs release and follow all OGA’s that would pertain to the specific commodity insuring compliance.
• Prioritize, schedule, and route shipments international shipments from their origin to final destination.
• Gather, review, and verify international transportation related documentation.
• Prepare quotations and coordinate documentation between customers, vendors, forwarders, and brokers.
• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and operational proficiency to meet growth and profitability goals.

Preferred Education and Experience Includes:

• Associate degree or equivalent level of training or experience.
• Relevant experience in a Customer Service role or equivalent skill set.
• Basic knowledge of Customs rules/regulations regarding the Import & Export of freight.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining a positive attitude, organization of work and superior customer service.
• Computer literacy, with proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Proficiency in mathematics
• Knowledge of world geography.

This role will be full-time based out of our corporate office.

• Nexterus Inc. offers health, dental, vision, 401K, PTO, and many other benefits.

Nexterus Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin in hiring, retention, promotion, compensation, or benefits.