Junior Customs Entry Specialist — Grow in Global Logistics

Yusen Logistics; Elk Grove Township (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k match

PTO 10 days

Bonus plan

Paid holidays

OT pay

FSAs, Life Insurance, Disability

Job summary

Yusen Logistics is seeking an Entry Writer I to support the CHB team by submitting accurate customs entries for inbound cargo through US Customs. You will advocate for customers and ensure timely data transmission to clearance authorities.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to SOPs while coordinating with carriers and freight forwarders to ensure on-time delivery. Prior entry-operations exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0-2 years of experience and/or training in an import operation.
• Working in an office environment, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review documentation to input and transmit data for CBP release of shipments.
• Follow SOPs for each customer on the correct method and data required for preparing an entry.
• Use product files for identification of HTS details on the commercial invoice.
• Work with other team members or supervisor on entry tasks for the release of cargo and exceptions to established clearance requirements.
• Organize their work to identify the status of every file through every phase of the CBP entry process.
• Confirm to customers the release details through pre-established communications protocols.
• Responsible for meeting KPI’s for Import operations.
• Track and trace shipments and coordinate with steamship lines, freight forwarders and CFS on the availability of imported shipments.
• Arrange with trucking companies the pick-up and delivery of freight.
• Coordinate with supervisors’ delivery exceptions and special delivery instructions.
• Handle accounting processes as they apply to CHB including the issuance of invoices to customers or overseas offices as well as the processing of payment requisitions.
• Complete all other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Yusen Logistics is seeking an Entry Writer I to support the CHB team by submitting accurate customs entries for inbound cargo through US Customs. You will advocate for customers and ensure timely data transmission to clearance authorities.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to SOPs while coordinating with carriers and freight forwarders to ensure on-time delivery. Prior entry-operations exposure is a plus.