Estes Forwarding Worldwide · 1 month ago
Customs Entry Writer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$21/hr - $24/hr
5+ years expEstes Forwarding Worldwide (EFW) is a leading domestic and international freight forwarder in the United States, providing customized logistics and warehousing solutions for clients around the world. The Custom Entry Writer is responsible for preparing and maintaining documentation to clear goods through US customs, while also communicating with vendors and providing excellent customer service.
AutomotiveLogistics
No H1B
Responsibilities
Complete customs documentation to ensure accurate and timely import of shipments
Maintain and update customs clearance documentation. Process all entries in a compliant manner and documentation after the sales process is complete
Manage and assist to resolve all customer queries and ensure resolutions of all issues
Research and assist with regulatory questions
Review and monitor customs clearances and rejections
Prepare and file custom forms with high-level attention to detail
Handle customer requests for information and all other correspondence with government agencies
Ensure that freight paperwork is completed and approved before transportation
Coordinate with various departments and maintain compliance with all import operations
Participate in ongoing training within the Imports team
Maintain knowledge of all industry rules and regulations and perform all customs duties
Assist as a backup for other Custom Entry Writer accounts
Follow operational policies, standards, and procedures
Comply with company C-TPAT and TSA security procedures
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
General knowledge of logistics software, such as CargoWise
General knowledge of the harmonized tariff schedule
Advanced knowledge of customs regulations and all other government agency requirements
Ability to read and interpret general business documents
Ability to write routine reports and general business correspondence
Ability to work with peers and communicate basic concepts
Ability to read and interpret complex business and/or technical documents
Ability to write comprehensive reports and detailed business correspondence
Ability to work with groups of people such as other departments and communicate known concepts
Ability to present to a group of departments
Ability to solve practical problems through standardized solutions that require limited judgment
Ability to follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve routine problems
Ability to solve problems with a variety of concrete variables through semi-standardized solutions that require some ingenuity and analysis
Ability to draw inferences and follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve moderately complex problems
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug and/or alcohol tests, and will be subject to a criminal history background check
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Minimum of a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 5-7 years of Custom Entry Writing experience in the Import/Export industry
Benefits
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
401(k) plan with company match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability plans
Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Job referral bonus program
Company
Estes Forwarding Worldwide
Estes Forwarding Worldwide is a logistics company specializing in domestic delivery services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Scott Fisher
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2024-04-24
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