Senior Import Entry Specialist — FTZ & Compliance

Odyssey Logistics; El Paso (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company 401(k)

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Odyssey Logistics is recruiting for a Senior Import Entry Writer in the United States. The role focuses on accurate, compliant preparation and management of U.S. Customs import entries, with emphasis on FTZ admissions and compliance.

Requires deep CBP knowledge, HTS classification, valuation, and PGA awareness. You will work in a hybrid schedule, collaborating across functions to optimize cargo movement, ensure regulatory adherence, and support client needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of Import Entry Writer experience.
• Experience in the logistics or transportation industry.
• International import/export experience required.
• FTZ experience preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, HTSUS classification, valuation, tariffs, and trade compliance.
• Familiarity with PGA requirements and FTZ procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple entries, priorities, and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, validate, and transmit import entries (CBP Forms 3461, 7501, 7512, AES, etc.) in CBP-compliant manner.
• Review documents and ensure accurate clearance timing.
• Coordinate with carriers, terminals, and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Prepare FTZ admissions, withdrawals, and zone status changes; ensure FTZ compliance.
• Support CBP requests and maintain CBP recordkeeping.

Skills

Import compliance

CBP regulations

HTS classification

Trade compliance

FTZ experience

Documentation review

Communication skills

Multitasking

Job description

Odyssey Logistics is recruiting for a Senior Import Entry Writer in the United States. The role focuses on accurate, compliant preparation and management of U.S. Customs import entries, with emphasis on FTZ admissions and compliance.

Requires deep CBP knowledge, HTS classification, valuation, and PGA awareness. You will work in a hybrid schedule, collaborating across functions to optimize cargo movement, ensure regulatory adherence, and support client needs.