Entry Writer

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

Job Title

Entry Writer

Education

Some College Coursework Completed

Location

Entry Level

Category

Operations

Job Type

Permanent

Job Description

About PSA BDP:

PSA BDP, a member of the PSA Group, is a leading provider of globally integrated and port-centric supply chain, transportation, and logistics solutions. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and employs more than 5,500 people worldwide.

We are a team that celebrates our unique diversity and close-knit community atmosphere. Our core values begin at the very top and span the broad reach of our global community.

We offerdynamic careersfor those individuals looking to be a part of something bigger and provide unequivocal opportunities for growth within the organization.

PSA BDP serves over 5,000 customers, including some of the world's leading multinational companies within thechemical, retail & consumer, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, and electric vehicle & industrial verticals.

JOBSUMMARY:

Prepares and compiles documents required by federal government for discharge of foreign cargo at domestic port to serve as intermediary between importers, merchant shipping companies, airlines, railroads, trucking companies, pipeline operators, and the United States Customs Service by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisor.

Essential Functions:

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

Exemption Type

Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Job Requirements

• 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 arerequired.
• The ability to work on a teamis strongly desired.
• Familiar with customs clearances procedure both in import and export.
• Knowledge of import and export procedure
• Knowledge of customs policy
• Good Microsoft Office Skills in Excel and Word
• Candidate should have the ability to learn various computer programs.

Physical Capabilities:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position is considered to be sedentary, and no unusual physical requirements are necessary to perform daily tasks. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach with hands and arms, vision abilities, hear, speak and read. The employee is regularly required to use but is not limited to computer, fax machine and phone. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

***Thisis a great opportunity to advance your career! Come join our growing BDP team!***

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