Customs Entry Writer

GEODIS; Franklin Square (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rain app payroll access

Telemedical access

Health/vision/dental insurance after 1

Parental leave

Career development resources

Employee perks program

Financial wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

GEODIS is seeking a detail‑oriented customs brokerage professional to serve as the customer service liaison for U.S. shipments. You will process Custom and OGA entries, classify invoices by HTS, and manage files using Cargowise and AS400 systems.

You will coordinate with forwarders, carriers, and government agencies, ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate documentation. Strong communication and multitasking are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 1 year of customs brokerage or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of U.S. Government Agency requirements.
• Knowledge of U.S. Customs and OGA clearance of freight.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication with internal/external customers.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to multitask and apply common sense to instructions.
• Strong mathematical skills for accurate calculations.

Responsibilities

• Acts as customer service liaison between GEODIS and the customer.
• Processes Custom and OGA entries for US freight clearance.
• Uses Cargowise and AS400 to manage records and notes.
• Classifies invoices based on HTS.
• Requests information/documents from customers, suppliers and agencies.
• Communicates with offices and teams on customs brokerage issues.
• Files documents by shipping/reference number.
• Ensures compliance with FDA, EPA, FCC, Fish & Wildlife, etc.
• Coordinates shipments with forwarders, lines, airlines, and agents.
• Verifies shipment weight, volume and currency.

Skills

Customs brokerage experience

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Mathematical accuracy

PC literacy

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Job description

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team:

• Serves as the customer service liaison between the Company and the customer
• Processes Custom and OGA (other government agency) entries for clearance of goods into the United States
• Opens files, enters notes, information and document requests in Cargowise and/or AS400 system
• Classifies invoice based on HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule)
• Sends information/document requests to company's employees, suppliers, service providers and/or U.S. Government agencies as needed
• Communicates with specified offices, departments, and teams on all issues affecting customs brokerage
• Files document requests, correspondence and documents in a file folder identified by the applicable shipping/reference number
• Ensures compliance with regard to U.S. Government regulatory agencies such as FDA, EPA, FCC, Fish & Wildlife, etc.
• Coordinates shipping details with U.S. Forwarders, Steamship Lines, Airlines, Agents, etc.
• Convert and verify shipment weight, volume and foreign currency
• Maintain communication with customers, carriers and vendors
• Coordinate pick-ups and invoice files
• Assist customers with questions, complaints, requests, tracking and tracing
• Handles accounting processes accurately and in a timely manner
• Coordination of shipments from airline, ocean piers and CFS (container freight station) to customer/consignee destination
• Review documentation or issue documents to meet government regulations and carrier regulations
• Must have knowledge of buying/selling rates to ensure profitability
• Ensure email and telephone calls are promptly and politely answered

What you need:

• Minimum 1 year experience in customs brokerage or an equivalent combination of both education and experience.
• Knowledge of U.S. Government Agency requirements
• Knowledge of U.S. Customs and OGA clearance of freight
• PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Work, Access and Excel
• Excellent written and oral communication skills that demonstrate a proven ability to develop relationships with a range of internal and external customers
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to multitask
• Mathematical skills essential to ensure accuracy in calculations

What you gain from joining our team:

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
• + more!

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