Customs Entry Writer

Job Description:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE:

• Follow company procedures and client-specific desk-level Standard Operating Procedures.
• Monitor and track inbound shipments.
• Review the accuracy of commercial documentation and annotate for entry purposes.
• Review and resolve anomalies or other issues that may prevent timely entry and/or release of goods with internal and external parties.
• Prepare and transmit CBP and PGA entries and transmissions electronically.
• Coordinate the release of goods from CBP or PGA, including holds and examinations.
• Issue freight availability notices or delivery orders and coordinate delivery of goods.
• Respond to incoming communications from internal and external parties in a timely manner.
• Scan, upload, and archive entry related documentation.
• Prepare and complete invoicing.
• Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace. Comply with instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures. Co-operate with management in its fulfilment of its legislative obligations.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must have excellent customer service skills, responding promptly and professionally to customer needs and requests for service and assistance.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide using units of U.S. currency, weight, volume, and distance measurements.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine correspondence.
• Must be detailed oriented with good organization skills.
• Strong data entry skills with approximately 45 WPM or better.
• Possess basic skills with Microsoft products such as Outlook, Excel, and Word.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

• High school diploma or GED
• 3-5 years of prior customs brokerage experience

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Customs Broker License preferred

SPECIALIST CERTIFICATIONS:

• None

SEKO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.