Entry Control Administrative Assistant

EFL; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

EFL in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Customs Broker responsible for streamlining and ensuring compliance of Customs Data and Entry Filings. This role is crucial for optimizing inventory flow and will require a high attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should ideally have 2+ years of Customs Brokerage experience and are proficient in MS Word and Excel. Join our dedicated team to contribute to our mission of reliable freight forwarding services.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Customs Brokerage experience, ideally with Statement Processing experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment while delivering independent results.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, email, and internet meeting platforms.

Responsibilities

• U.S. Customs daily and monthly Entry Statement Processing.
• Delivery of client-specific Statements for daily and monthly filings.
• Monitoring for U.S. Customs Notices with email notification.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Cooperative team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

EFL Global is a leading provider of air freight, ocean freight, warehousing, and comprehensive logistics solutions to the international shipping community. With a vast network spanning multiple countries and a dedicated team of over 2,400 professionals, we are committed to delivering innovative and reliable freight forwarding services across diverse industries worldwide.

At Trans American a Subsidiary of EFL, time is a perishable asset. As a Customs Broker, our ability to process Customs Data efficiently and in compliance is everything. Like any business that depends on a controlled flow of inventory, this position is critical for managing and optimizing compliant, accurate, and timely Entry Filings. We maintain strict policies and procedures to ensure optimal deliverables to our clients — and this role is at the center of that mission.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• U.S. Customs daily and monthly Entry Statement Processing, including transmission, verification of payments, and auditing
• Delivery of client-specific Statements via email for daily and monthly filings
• Partner Government Agency (PGA) Status Report generation and delivery to clients
• Monitoring for U.S. Customs Notices, with email notification to respective Trans American team members
• Entry Summary corrections and completions for previously released entries
• Tracking of entries not completed to Summary, with advisement to respective Trans American team members Processing Aluminum and Steel Licenses
• Arranging courier pickup for deliveries needed to U.S. Customs Delivery of Late Entry Reports to respective Trans American team membersUploading documentation to U.S. Customs via Document Imaging System (DIS)

WHO YOU ARE

• Able to perform well in a high-activity, time-sensitive environment High attention to detail
• Motivated and self-driven Strong multi-tasker Cooperative team player

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred, not required)
• 2+ years of Customs Brokerage experience, ideally with Statement Processing experience (preferred, not required)
• Ability to work in a team environment while delivering independent results
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, email, and internet meeting platforms (for inter-office collaboration and training)