Foreign Trade Zone Entry Specialist

Balance Innovations; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Brink’s Global Services seeks a Customs FTZ Entry Specialist to liaise with internal import/export teams and US Customs at JFK Airport, Springfield Gardens, NY. You will administer, validate, and process documentation for importing/exporting shipments and navigate the customs clearance process for BGS customers.

Responsibilities include preparing entries, coordinating with clients, and ensuring regulatory compliance across the freight forwarding lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years FTZ/customs clearance experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customs entries and follow up with clearance.
• Scan, file, copy, and assemble documents.
• Handle FTZ admission, inventory and removals.
• Communicate discrepancies to client/supervisor.
• Review rates, file entries with Customs, and advise on valuation.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal & comms

Multicultural understanding

Initiative & independence

Investigative & problem solving

Strong analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Brokerage certification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Pay Range: (Specific to OHI,DEL,NY,CA,CO,WA,MD,CT,IL,NV,,KY,MI,NJ,ME,MO,MA,MT) $39.66 - $48.47 Hourly

About Brink's: The Brink’s Company (NYSE:BCO) is a leading global provider of cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions, and ATM managed services. Our customers include financial institutions, retailers, government agencies, mints, jewelers, and other commercial operations. Our network of operations in 51 countries serves customers in more than 100 countries. We believe in building partnerships that secure commerce and doing that requires fostering an engaged culture that values people with different backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. We build a sense of belonging, so all employees feel respected, safe, and valued, and we provide equal opportunity to participate and grow.

Job Description

Brink’s Global Services is a division of Brink’s Inc, the world’s premier provider of secure logistics and security solutions in more than 122 countries across 5 continents. Brink’s Global Services specializes in the secure transportation and handling of valuable goods throughout the logistic value chain, from raw materials and components to finished products within the mining, banknote, precious metals, jewelry, security, art and pharmaceutical industries The company has a proud history of providing growth and advancement opportunities for its employees.

We have a challenging opportunity for a challenging opportunity for a Customs Foreign Trade Zone Entry Specialist to work out of our JFK Airport location in Springfield Gardens NY.

Pay Rate: $23-$33/hr

Job Summary

The Customs FTZ Entry Specialist is responsible for serving as the company’s liaison for the internal Brinks Brokerage Company, the internal import and export departments and customers and US Customs. This position administers, compiles, validates and processes documentation related to importing and exporting shipments to/from the U.S and working through the customs clearance process for BGS customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare customs entries and follow-up with the clearance process on all entries prepared
• Scan, file, copy, and assemble documents
• Handle FTZ admission and Concurrence, Inventory and Temporary removals
• Communicate and follow up with documentation discrepancies to client and supervisor
• Review rates, trace product movement, file entries with Customs; provide clarification and valuation of merchandise
• Prepare all documents including: bills of lading, dock receipts, licenses, and consulate documents
• Process post-entry work including ruling requests, CF 28's, refunds, protests, and drawbacks
• Process quota entries
• Review and assess accuracy, verify country of origin/export, IOR, terms of sale and value to ensure that federal regulation requirements are achieved
• Establish and maintain client relationships
• Stay up-to-date on all customs changes
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working in the freight forwarding industry performing FTZ / customs clearance work or similar work supporting the customs clearance process
• Minimum of 2 year experience working with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and other industry specific software.
• Be at least 21 years of age

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the freight or secured transportation business.
• Experience providing customer service to external and internal customers in an import/export department.
• Experience troubleshooting unexpected issues
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Brokerage certification

Professional Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong multi-cultural understanding
• Ability to initiate activities independently, learn and achieve results
• Investigative and problem solving skills
• Strong analytical skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary, medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans.
• 401(k) plan with company match.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Brink’s is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or history or any other characteristic protected by law.

Brink’s is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace.

Company Culture

Build a Career with Purpose at Brink’s For over 165 years, Brink’s has been a trusted global leader in secure logistics and cash and valuables management solutions. Today, we continue to evolve—powered by technology, driven by purpose, and united by values. With a legacy built on trust and a future driven by innovation, Brink’s partners for customer success, empowering businesses across the globe to operate with confidence and peace of mind. At Brink’s, we operate in more than 100 countries, across cultures and languages, yet we’re one team—committed to protecting what matters most. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, where every team member is empowered to grow, take ownership, and make an impact. No matter which business area or country you are located, Brink’s offers a place to build a meaningful career. Here, you’ll find opportunities to develop your skills, contribute to global solutions, and be part of something bigger. We believe in doing what’s right, working together, and striving for excellence. If you’re looking for a career that combines purpose with performance, Brink’s is the place for you.

Brink’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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