What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customs Entry Writer position at R+L Global Logistics?
Customs Entry Writer responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Tracks inbound freight and prioritizes documents to ensure timely entry filing
- Prepares and submits timely and compliant customs entries using CargoWise One
- Makes corrections and updates to entries as necessary
- Prepares and executes billings for entry related services
- Determines tariffs and duty payments, tracks shipments and uses parts tables and the HTS to classify shipments
- Ensures all government required forms and information are compliant and provided timely
- Resolves both internal and external customer issues timely, accurately and professionally
- Works closely with other departments, including sales, to develop new sales leads
- Works with transportation agents, Customs Border Patrol (CBP) and others to resolve problems pertaining to custom entries
- Stays up-to-date on all customs procedure changes
- Performs additional duties as assigned by management.
Qualification, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- High school Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree with relevant import/export experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
- 2 years’ experience processing import entry transactions
- Ability to handle processing complex customs entries within strict time constraints
- Strong verbal and written communicate and comprehension skills
- Strong organizational and detail skills with ability to manage deadlines, prioritize workload and adapt to changes to meet business needs and customer expectations
- Ability to problem-solve and manage complex transactional and emotional customer situations promptly and professionally while achieving commitments for service and assistance
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage deadlines and prioritize workload
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently; bi-lingual Spanish preferred
- Previous Cargowise One software experience a plus
We empower business worldwide to ship smarter.
R L Global Logistics strives to provide the best freight solutions and logistics services to our customers. We offer the highest quality domestic and international transportation services including Full Truckload (FTL), Intermodal/Rail, Expedited/Domestic Priority, Service to and from Mexico and Canada, Trade Show Logistics, Supply Chain Management, High Value/High Risk Cargo, Warehousing and Fulfillment, Value Added, Customs Brokerage and more.
We focus on customer requirements in order to meet the challenges of today’s business demands. Our ability to create solutions through a wide range of transportation outlets allows R L Global Logistics to be the complete global transportation solution.
BENEFITS
R L Global Logistics offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan, PTO, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Exclusive Employee vacation properties
R L Global Logistics will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R L Global Logistics will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for an assessment or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law .
R L Global Logistics will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R L Global Logistics will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for an assessment or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law .
