DHL Express · 1 day ago
Customs Entry Writer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$26.29/hr - $35.05/hr
1+ years expDHL Express is a leading delivery and logistics company dedicated to maintaining a great workplace culture. They are seeking a Customs Entry Agent to ensure compliance with federal and foreign regulations regarding the shipment and documentation of imported products, while processing entries to Customs Border Patrol and computing tariffs.
Freight ServiceLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportation
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
Qualification
Required
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
Must be detail oriented, organized, and possess time management skills
Preferred
1 year experience in transportation or customs preferred
Associate degree preferred
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Retirement Savings – 401K with company match
Medical, Dental, Vision, well-being programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Leave
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance & Work Life Program
Outstanding training opportunities
Company
DHL Express
Leading the way in international logistics across an unparalleled network of 220 countries and territories.
Founded in 1969Mascot, New South Wales, AUS
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joakim E Thrane
CEO Central & South America - Americas Region Board Member
Richard Saavedra
Chief Executive Officer
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