Entry Control Administrative Assistant

EFL Global; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

EFL Global's Trans American subsidiary is seeking a Customs Broker in Buffalo, NY. This role focuses on efficient, compliant entry filings and client statement processing in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include daily processing, PGA reporting, DIS uploads, and monitoring CBP notices. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree and are adept at team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 2+ years of customs brokerage experience.
• Ability to work in a time-sensitive environment.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, email and collaboration tools.

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.
• PGA Status Report generation and delivery to clients.
• Monitoring for U.S. Customs Notices and notifying the team.
• Entry Summary corrections and completions for entries.
• Tracking entries not completed to Summary and advising team.
• Processing Aluminum and Steel Licenses.
• Arranging courier pickup for deliveries needed to U.S. Customs and uploading documents to DIS.

Skills

Customs Brokerage

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Document Imaging System (DIS)

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 membersProcessing Aluminum and Steel Licenses
• Arranging courier pickup for deliveries needed to U.S. CustomsDelivery 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 environmentHigh attention to detail
• Motivated and self-drivenStrong multi-taskerCooperative 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)

Have you used CBP's Document Imaging System (DIS)? What types of documents did you upload?*

What customs brokerage software or entry management systems have you worked with?*

Do you have a minimum of 2 years custom brokerage experience?*