Customs Entry Writer

GEODIS; Franklin Square (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k match

Paid maternity and parental leave

Career development & mentorship

Employee discounts

Job summary

GEODIS is seeking a Customs Entry Writer to act as the liaison between customers and internal teams. You will process Customs and OGA entries to clear goods into the United States, document handling in Cargowise/AS400, and classify shipments under the HTS code.

The role requires strong communication, meticulous data entry, and collaboration with US government agencies and forwarders. You will work to ensure regulatory compliance, accurate weight/volume conversions, and timely responses to

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in customs brokerage or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of U.S. Government Agency requirements and clearance of freight.
• Proficient with MS Outlook, Word, Access, and Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the customer service liaison between GEODIS and the customer.
• Process Customs and OGA entries for clearance of goods into the United States.
• Enter notes and requests in Cargowise and AS400 systems.
• Classify invoices based on the HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule).
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and government agencies as needed.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. regulatory agencies (FDA, EPA, FCC, etc.).
• Coordinate shipments with forwarders, carriers, and agents.
• Prepare and reconcile shipment data, weights, volumes, and currency.
• Maintain communication with customers, shippers and vendors.

Skills

Customs brokerage

Communication

Planning

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Reading comprehension

Tools

Cargowise

AS400

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Customs Entry Writer

Who We Are:

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
• 401k match
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Employee discounts
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Daycare discount program
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
• + more!