Customs Entry Writer - CHB

Laufer Group International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan with a generous company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off (over 4 weeks of PTO by year 5)

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Laufer Group International, headquartered in New York, is seeking a logistics professional to manage customs entries and the A-Z process for clients. The ideal candidate should possess a Customs Brokerage License, if possible, with a minimum of 1 year experience in Customs House Brokerage (CHB).

The position offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match. A competitive salary ranging from $45,000 to $65,000 based on experience is also provided.

Qualifications

• Customs Brokerage License preferred, but not required.
• Minimum 1 year CHB experience.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage A – Z process for Non-Laufer routed clients.
• Manage customs entries for Laufer routed clients.
• Ensure accuracy of commercial documents for Customs entry.
• Monitor and track client shipments.

Skills

Customs and PGA business understanding

Ability to work with standard business technology tools

Organized and detail-oriented

Conflict resolution and creative problem-solving skills

Ability to articulate clearly

Job description

Company

Headquartered in New York with another 7 offices in the United States and dedicated partners strategically located throughout the world, Laufer Group International has the expertise, resources, and market knowledge to provide customers with true global logistics solutions. Laufer has an established logistics and service solution that provides customers with improved shipping flexibility, enhanced operational control, and exceptional customer service. Each customer has access to a customized logistics platform providing air freight and ocean services, logistics, customs brokerage, and purchase order and export management.

Laufer is a different type of logistics company. We strive to make our industry more progressive. We challenge conventional ways of doing business by developing innovative and customized supply chain solutions. We help our customers break away from yesterday's business model to succeed in today's world.

Responsibilities

• Manage A – Z process for Non-Laufer routed clients
• Manage customs entries for Laufer routed clients
• Accurate and timely filing of Import Security Filing for Non-Laufer routed clients
• Correspond with clients regarding ISF, documents, classification, customs / PGA issues, exams/holds, etc.
• Ensure accuracy of commercial documents for Customs entry
• Maintain and manage client product HTS databases
• Monitor, track and tracing client shipments
• Ensure accurate and timely transmission of CBP & PGA entries of assigned clients
• Communicate with CBP, OGA’s, SSL, forwarders and terminals to resolve clearance issues
• Secure freight release for Non-Laufer routed clients when required
• Arrange delivery for Non-Laufer routed clients when required
• Process / monitors Post Summary filings
• Participates in on-going education / training

Qualifications

• Customs Brokerage License preferred, but not required
• Customs and PGA business understanding – Minimum 1year CHB experience
• Ability to work with standard business technology tools
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to multi-task
• Research, excellent conflict resolution/creative problem-solving, and follow-up skills
• Ability to articulate clearly through written and oral presentation
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with company cost-sharing
• Health Savings Account medical benefit option with a company contribution to the health savings account
• No cost Medical Bridge Program to assist with costs that may be attributable to the plan deductible
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• No cost Short-term disability, Long-term disability, Life, and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a generous company match
• Paid Time Off (over 4 weeks of PTO by year 5 with Laufer)
• No cost Employee Assistance Plan to assist with emotional well-being, family and relationships, legal and financial matters, and more
• Employee Recognition Program
• Giveback Program – each employee is given $500/year to donate to a charity (Laufer has donated over $1 million!!!)
• Commuter Benefits for employees traveling to and from the NYC office

Salary range: $45,000-65,000 depending on experience.