Customs Entry Writer (Full Time)

Cavalier Logistics; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cavalier Logistics is seeking a full-time Customs Entry Writer to join our import team in California. The role handles paperwork required by US Customs for entry of goods and requires industry experience; compensation depends on experience.

Responsibilities include processing documents in the ABI system, coordinating delivery and invoicing, and maintaining all compliance records. A strong team player with attention to detail is essential; background check is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in customs entry or related field.
• High school diploma or GED required; strong organizational skills essential.
• Ability to pass a background check and work with sensitive documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide impeccable customer service to import clients.
• Perform audit review on brokerage files and payments to customs.
• Maintain current customs compliance documentation.
• Process documents through the ABI system and arrange delivery and invoicing.
• Review customs rejections and information requests from clients and agencies.
• Daily correspondence with overseas and domestic agents, airlines, and co-loaders.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure high service levels.

Skills

INCO terms

Harmonized Tariff Schedule

Customs regulations

government agency requirements

communication skills

multitask

background check

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ABI system

Job description

Cavalier Logistics is seeking a full-time Customs Entry Writer to join our import team. The Customs Entry Writer is responsible for processing documentation required by US Customs and Border Protection for entry of goods into the US on behalf of importers. Industry experience is required, and compensation will depend upon that experience.

If you enjoy a fast paced environment, are a self-starter, have great organizational skills and are a team player

No phone calls please.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide impeccable customer service
• Perform audit review on all assigned brokerage files and payments to customs
• Maintain and keep current all customs compliance documentation
• Process documents through the Company's ABI system, obtaining Customs release and other government agency releases as appropriate. Arrange both delivery and the invoicing of the import account for services rendered
• Review and monitor all Customs rejections, requests for information for clients and any other government agency, and other correspondence.
• Mandatory daily correspondence with overseas and domestic agents, as well as airlines, steamship lines, and co-loaders
• Work closely with other departments to deliver high level of service to customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Report all issues to customers and management affecting clearance and delivery in a timely manner in writing or verbally
• Reporting freight discrepancies to management
• Ensure that all files contain all necessary document copies
• Must be able to pass a background check

Required Skills:

• Basic knowledge of INCO terms, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Customs regulations and partner government agency requirements
• Solid knowledge of domestic and international geography including countries, major cities and ocean ports along with basic knowledge of U.S. Regulatory Laws
• Ability to work with demanding deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must be detail oriented, thorough and accurate. Must have proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to establish priorities and accomplish multiple tasks, must be organized
• Strong PC skills including fast, accurate typing skills
• Work effectively via phone, fax, e-mail. Good planning and organization skills; ability to multitask and be a self-starter
• Must be able to pass a background check

Education:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED

Previous Experience:

• 2-years of experience required

Benefits & Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation - Depends on Experience
• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program