Customs Entry Writer: Thursday - Monday

Total Quality Logistics; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000/year

Employee referral bonus opportunities

Mentoring sessions for career advancement

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Houston seeks a Customs Entry Writer to ensure timely customs clearance and maintain compliance. Responsibilities include filing customs documentation, coordinating with government agencies, and maintaining customer relationships. Ideal candidates have over 2 years of experience in customs processing and strong organizational skills. This position offers competitive compensation, health benefits, and opportunities for advancement, including a chance to obtain a Customs broker’s license.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience processing customs entries.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Basic knowledge of HTSUS.

Responsibilities

• Review, file, audit, and process all customs documents.
• Coordinate the release of goods with carriers and governmental agencies.
• Maintain up-to-date customer records and customs compliance documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of U.S. Customs Regulations

Job description

Overview

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As our Customs Entry Writer, you will be instrumental in the growth and development of the Customs Brokerage business of TQL Global. You will be responsible for filing and maintaining all documentation required by US Customs and Participating Government Agencies (PGAs) while also acting as a point of contact for Sales and their customers to ensure timely coordination of customs clearance, regulatory compliance and delivering a quality customer experience.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive compensation and benefit package
• Health, Dental and Vision coverage to best fit your needs, including a plan that takes $0 out of your paycheck + 401(k) with company match
• Advancement opportunities with structured career paths and mentoring sessions
• Up to $5,000/year in tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus opportunities
• Opportunity to work towards obtaining Customs broker’s license
• We win wherever we go – Voted a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For (2023) and Forbes America’s Best Employers (2022)

What you’ll be doing

• Work with customers and internal team members to deliver a high quality customer experience
• Review, file, audit and process all customs documents
• Coordinate the release of goods with carriers, CBP, and other governmental agencies as required
• Maintain up-to-date customer records and customs compliance documentation
• Review shipment ISF data and submit within the regulatory timeline
• Review and monitor all customs rejections, requests for information and other correspondence
• Provide clearance status as needed to the appropriate parties
• Execute file billing in a timely manner
• Develop and maintain customer relationships
• Work predominantly with other departments within Total Quality Logistics for all customs needs
• Other duties as assigned

What you need

• Ability to work Thursday through Monday, 8am to 5pm EST
• 2+ years’ experience processing customs entries
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
• Knowledgeable with U.S. Customs Regulations
• Basic knowledge of the HTSUS
• Ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with a strong attention to detail

Where you’ll be

5005 Mitchelldale Street, Houston, Texas 77092

About TQL Global

TQL Global, LLC (“TQL Global”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of TQL, and is a licensed customs broker, CTPAT and ocean freight forwarder, and a TSA-approved IAC.

Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.