Entry-Level Customs Documentation Specialist

BDP International; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BDP International seeks an Entry Writer to prepare and compile documents required by federal government for discharge of foreign cargo at domestic port, serving as an intermediary among importers, carriers, and the U.S. Customs Service.

The role supports daily customs clearance, data entry, invoicing, and collaboration with the team to ensure accurate processing and timely communication with customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• A college degree is required.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Good communication and organization skills and a strong attention to detail are required.
• The ability to work on a team is strongly desired.
• Familiar with customs clearance procedures both in import and export.
• Knowledge of import and export procedures.
• Knowledge of customs policy.
• Good Microsoft Office Skills in Excel and Word.
• Candidate should have the ability to learn various computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Act as focal point of contact for existing and new customers.
• Daily arrangement of customs clearance, and monitor the customs brokers' daily procedure and reports.
• Implement SOP perfectly to meet customer specific requirement.
• Work with Coordinator/Documentation in terms of system data entry and checking.
• Invoice preparation, cost checking and presenting, job checking and closing.
• Support manager to meet with customer for better communication, efficient cooperation, or removing misunderstandings.
• Complete other related jobs assigned by the team leader.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Fast-paced environment

Education

Some College Coursework Completed

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

BDP International seeks an Entry Writer to prepare and compile documents required by federal government for discharge of foreign cargo at domestic port, serving as an intermediary among importers, carriers, and the U.S. Customs Service.

The role supports daily customs clearance, data entry, invoicing, and collaboration with the team to ensure accurate processing and timely communication with customers.