Global Customs Entry Specialist

DHL Express; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus/Incentive Programs

401K with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount Program

Work Life Program

Training opportunities

Job summary

DHL Express is hiring a Customs Entry Agent to ensure compliance with federal and foreign regulations governing shipments, receipts, and documentation for imports. You will process entries to US Customs, compute tariffs, and examine documents to determine correct tariff codes for release and timely delivery.

The role requires attention to detail, communication with multiple parties, and familiarity with FDA and government portals for proper clearance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Associate degree preferred).
• Overtime is required.
• 1 year experience in transportation or customs preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), database and web-based applications.
• Good oral and written communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills; courteous and clear telephone voice.
• Proficiency on a 10 key calculator.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning and directing the flow of traffic to/from foreign destinations.
• Effectively classifies dutiable import/export shipments to ensure compliance with all government agency rules and regulations.
• Processes all requests for extensions, expiration, cancellation and all government entries.
• Communicates with origin and destination locations regarding shipment status and special handling and delivery processes.
• Applies for Import/Export Permits and Certificates of Eligibility.
• Maintains open line of communication with department of foreign affairs.
• May receive and distribute all incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence.
• Examine online commercial invoices and other documents, to determine the correct Harmonized Tariff Code for each commodity to ensure correct classification.
• Knowledge of US Customs Regulations regarding Foreign Trade Agreements, and other duty exemptions.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, and possess time management skills.
• Process shipments through various online portals for submission to FDA and US Customs to obtain proper clearance.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Time management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

10 key calculator proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

DHL Express is hiring a Customs Entry Agent to ensure compliance with federal and foreign regulations governing shipments, receipts, and documentation for imports. You will process entries to US Customs, compute tariffs, and examine documents to determine correct tariff codes for release and timely delivery.

The role requires attention to detail, communication with multiple parties, and familiarity with FDA and government portals for proper clearance.