Customs Entry Writer

Brink's Incorporated.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Brink's Global Services at JFK Airport in Springfield Gardens, NY is seeking a Customs Entry Specialist to liaison with the internal Brinks Brokerage Company, import/export teams, and US Customs. You will prepare customs entries, validate documentation, and guide shipments through the clearance process.

Starting rate is $23-$26 per hour with a Sunday-Thursday schedule. Brink's offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance and a 401(k) plan with company match, plus growth opportunities within a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in freight forwarding or customs clearance work.
• Proficient with Outlook, Word and Excel and related software.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; brokerage certification is a plus.
• Experience supporting import/export processes with customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customs entries and follow up with the clearance process.
• Scan, file, copy, and assemble documents for shipments.
• Calculate duties or tariffs and verify valuation of merchandise.
• Communicate discrepancies to client and supervisor and resolve.
• Review rates, track product movement, and file with Customs.
• Prepare bills of lading, licenses, and consulate documents.
• Process post-entry work including refunds and rulings.
• Maintain client relationships and stay updated on customs changes.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multicultural understanding

Independence & initiative

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Brokerage certification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Brink's Global Services is a division of Brink's Inc, the world's premier provider of secure logistics and security solutions in more than 122 countries across 5 continents. Brink's Global Services specializes in the secure transportation and handling of valuable goods throughout the logistic value chain, from raw materials and components to finished products within the mining, banknote, precious metals, jewelry, security, art and pharmaceutical industries The company has a proud history of providing growth and advancement opportunities for its employees. We have a challenging opportunity for a challenging opportunity for a Customs Entry Specialist to work out of our JFK Airport location in Springfield Gardens NY.

Starting Rate: $23-$26

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday

Job Summary:

The Customs Entry Specialist is responsible for serving as the company's liaison for the internal Brinks Brokerage Company, the internal import and export departments and customers and US Customs. This position administers, compiles, validates and processes documentation related to importing and exporting shipments to/from the U.S and working through the customs clearance process for BGS customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare customs entries and follow-up with the clearance process on all entries prepared
• Scan, file, copy, and assemble documents
• Calculate duties or tariffs to be paid on merchandise
• Communicate and follow up with documentation discrepancies to client and supervisor
• Review rates, trace product movement, file entries with Customs; provide clarification and valuation of merchandise
• Prepare all documents including: bills of lading, dock receipts, licenses, and consulate documents
• Process post-entry work including ruling requests, CF 28's, refunds, protests, and drawbacks
• Process quota entries
• Review and assess accuracy, verify country of origin/export, IOR, terms of sale and value to ensure that federal regulation requirements are achieved
• Establish and maintain client relationships
• Stay up-to-date on all customs changes
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience working in the freight forwarding industry performing customs clearance work or similar work supporting the customs clearance process
• Minimum of 2 year experience working with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and other industry specific software.
• Be at least 21 years of age

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the freight or secured transportation business.
• Experience providing customer service to external and internal customers in an import/export department.
• Experience troubleshooting unexpected issues
• Bachelor's Degree
• Brokerage certification

Professional Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong multi-cultural understanding
• Ability to initiate activities independently, learn and achieve results
• Investigative and problem solving skills
• Strong analytical skills

If you have the background and integrity we require and are looking for a challenging opportunity, we hope you will consider employment with Brink's U.S. We provide a competitive salary, medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans. In addition, we offer a 401(k) plan with company match. If you are interested and meet the requirements for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.