Customs Entry Writer

ICAT Logistics; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ICAT Logistics in Houston, TX is seeking a professional to execute daily activities and customer service for the ICAT Customs Brokerage and Corporate Operations Departments.

The role requires experience in import customs brokerage, tax/duty handling, and regulator compliance, with emphasis on accuracy, documentation, and strong communication skills. The position is on-site in Houston with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma plus experience or Bachelor’s degree preferred, in supply chain management or business administration, or related field
• 3+ years in CHB entry-writing experience
• Experience in multimodal international logistics (Air/Ocean freight)
• Knowledge of FMC, IMCO, ITAR, TSA, C-TPAT, HAZMAT, DG Certified, US CBP
• Functional knowledge of international regulations and compliance procedures in air/ocean freight
• Understanding of the Harmonized Tariff System
• Understanding of broker compliance
• Understanding of customs power of attorney
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills in a logistics environment
• Experience with ERP systems such as QAD, SBWED
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely execution of import customs brokerage requests
• Classify goods for Customs entries or inquiries
• Arrange payment of duties and taxes
• Arrange single entry and continuous bonds
• Prepare documents for post-entry corrections or refunds
• Prepare ISF Filings
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Review and manage powers of attorney
• Monitor renewals of certifications, permits and registrations
• Develop and maintain ICAT Operating Procedures and manuals
• Support CX initiative to deliver WOW experiences

Skills

CHB entry-writing

Multimodal logistics

Harmonized Tariff System

Broker compliance

Supply chain principles

ITAR/HAZMAT knowledge

ERP systems (QAD SBWED)

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in supply chain management or business administration

High school diploma + relevant experience

Tools

QAD

SBWED

Job description

Description

To execute daily activities and customer service functions of the ICAT Customs Brokerage and Corporate Operations Departments

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure timely execution of import customs brokerage requests
• Classify goods in support of Customs entries or customer inquiries, within the limits of broker authority.
• Arrange for payment of duties and taxes
• Arrange single entry and continuous bonds
• Prepare documents for post-entry corrections, cancellation requests or other refunds
• Prepare ISF Filings
• Always ensure compliance to governing regulatory requirements
• Review, Maintain and manage customs powers of attorney
• Work with Corporate Operations staff to monitor and renew corporate certifications, permits and registrations
• Assist to develop, document, and maintain best practices through the creation of IOPs (ICAT Operating Procedures) and correlating IOMs (ICAT Operating Manual)
• Support the ICAT CX initiative by providing a high level of customer satisfaction and operational proficiency to meet growth and profitability goals as well as providing customers with WOW experiences.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications & Skill Requirements

• Highschool diploma plus experience or Bachelor’s degree preferred, in supply chain management or business administration, or related field
• 3+ years in CHB entry-writing experience
• Experience in multimodal international logistics (Air/Ocean freight)
• Knowledge of: FMC, IMCO, ITAR, TSA, C-TPAT, HAZMAT, DG Certified, US Customs Border Protection (CBP)
• Functional knowledge of international regulations and compliance procedures in air/ocean freight
• Understanding of the Harmonized Tariff System
• Understanding of broker compliance
• Understanding of customs power of attorney
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills in a logistics environment
• Experience with supply chain management software (ERP systems such as QAD, SBWED, etc.).
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office products

Key Competencies

• Ability to plan and effectively set priorities for implementation
• Proven analytic and problem-solving skills in a time-sensitive, logistics environment
• Excels at meeting deadlines and demonstrates superior time management skills
• Natural ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work setting with a strong attention to detail
• Superior communication skills and an ability to motivate people with an emphasis on listening skills
• Ability to relate to and successfully interact across a variety of settings and work well with a broad and diverse workforce throughout the organization
• Demonstrates ability to work in a client-centric setting
• Ability to be flexible as priorities shift
• Consistent in follow-up and follow-through
• Highly motivated team player with an outgoing and positive work attitude
• Credible with a high level of personal integrity
• Adaptive to ICAT’s core values

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Most work is performed indoors in an office setting
• Flexible approach to work, due to clients’ needs and project support requirements
• Regularly use hands to type, handle, or feel
• Required to use close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and can focus
• Must have clear, easy to understand oral communication ability
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods. May occasionally need to stoop, climb, or squat

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Location: Houston, TX

Salary: $55,165 - $64,900