Ardent Global Logistics · 2 months ago
Customs Entry Writer
Ardent Global Logistics is a leading provider of freight forwarding and logistics services. They are looking for a Customs Entry Writer to help grow their customs brokerage business, focusing on establishing accounts, maintaining relationships, and ensuring compliance with customs regulations.
Air TransportationFreight ServiceLogisticsMarine TransportationTransportation
Responsibilities
Establishes new accounts, based upon review of POA’s and completed client information sheets, etc
Initiates and handles new client start up processes
Maintains customer relationships
Reviews and addresses accounting discrepancies
Facilitate the transmission and clearance or transfer of cargo, confirming all necessary data and documents are available for entry
Research, resolve and communicate operational or entry problems utilizing system notes and directly working with other specialty teams, client or vendors
Review each product on commercial in accordance with U.S. Customs Border Protection and Partner Agencies in preparation for entry release
Using client profiles determine necessary entry data or supporting resources to establish information related to entry such as classification, valuation, etc
Audit document information against transportation data to assure accuracy
Review entry details and verify for compliance data related to calculation of duties, duty policy, Partner Government Agencies, trade agreements, prior notice or any specific requests by Customs for the proper filing for release
Monitor the release and follow up on all ABI/AMS messages including rejects, holds and exam messages, working with government personnel to ensure timely release of cargo
Communicate release information internally and externally and coordinate dispatching as required
Identify all billable services and complete/update billing documentation and or systems
Manage client profiles, update and maintain client information
Manage internal and external reports, as required
Review entry data including, but not limited to, entry type, invoice data, HTS, PGA, incoterms, quantities, and regulations specific to entry
Deliver timely, accurate and compliant processing of Customs entries, ensure proper processes are followed and communicated for timely release of imported goods
Qualification
Required
Minimum 1 year of previous customs entry writer experience
Brokerage License required for Customs Brokerage managers
Must be PC literate and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Preferred
Bachelor's degree from a 4 year college or university
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs