Sr. Customs Entry Writer

SENIOR CUSTOMS ENTRY WRITER

Position Summary:

As a member of the Rooms To Go customs team, the Sr. Customs Entry Writer will be responsible for analyzing, validating, and annotating documentation along with preparing, submitting, and monitoring cargo release and entry summary information filed with US Customs. The Sr. Customs Entry Writer will be also responsible for communicating with internal and external parties as needed obtain missing information, resolving discrepancies, and to ensure the clearance status of shipments is communicated with all stakeholders at all levels within the organization. The Sr. Customs entry writer will be responsible for monitoring ETA’s and ensuring customs entries are prioritized and cleared prior to arrival at all US ports of entry. The Sr. Customs Entry Writer is responsible for monitoring all clearances when the customs manager is not available and communicating internally with all levels of the organization. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Documentation processing and review for accuracy.
• Problem resolution and data analysis
• Entering and transmitting accurate data to US Customs via ABI.
• Validating the correct product classification in accordance with the HTSUS GRI’s.
• Tracking shipments to ensure timely customs entry submission.
• Prioritizing workload to avoid delays, monitoring entry status to ensure problems are resolved
• Collaborate with other members of the customs team while performing daily activities
• Communicating with external / internal stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Communicate with Customs and Border Protection
• Analyze Reports and Cross Reference Data to ensure accuracy.
• Submit Post Summary Corrections as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Employment Standards:

Knowledge

• Knowledge of customs regulations and processes.
• Advanced understanding of the import process.
• MS Office, including proficient knowledge of Excel (analyzing reports, working with pivot tables and using data to make informed decisions)
• Prior knowledge of ACE reports is preferred

Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience with entry processing and U.S. Customs regulations.

Essential Requirements

• Ability to work and maintain sensitive/confidential information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively present and communicate with all levels within the organization, with agencies and vendors.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize to avoid delays.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a high level of efficiency and accuracy is essential.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to handle multiple priorities, meet demanding deadlines and adjust to sudden changes in workflow.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to think independently, take corrective action, and to resolve inquiries decisively with confidence

Working Conditions

• Ability to work extended hours may be required to meet deadlines, handle unusual workloads or to accomplish organizational priorities.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods in one location which may be restricted to the employee’s workstation.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.