Our client, one of the largest global providers of logistics in the beverage sector, consumer goods, clothing, machinery and petroleum products, has an immediate opening for a Senior EntryWriter located at their Los Angeles,CA office. They're anNVO/IATA agent) and licensed U.S. Customs broker, with 7U.S. offices and additional locationsin 17 countries.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for day-to-day operations relating to the handling and customs clearance of international shipments
- Classification of shipments and preparation of entry documentation
- Knowledge of FDA filing and other PGA s and familiar with CBP regulations
- Work closely and in conjunction with the Brokerage/ Branch / Compliance Manager to ensure efficiency in all processes within the company and department.
- Communicate with US Customs officials and other government agencies as deemed necessary
- Schedule pickups and deliveries on the brokerage only files
- Respond to internal and external (customer) requests
- Enter shipment and billing data into operational systems
- Assist with payment requests and customer billing as needed
- Demonstrated stress tolerance and flexibility to changing priorities
- Prepare and post PSC
Requirements:
- Bachelor s Degree is preferred
- Preferred - active Customs Brokerage License
- 5+ years Customs Brokerage import experience with an extensive and broad range of commodities. Familiarity with ADD/ CVD, FDA, EPA, F & W, CBMA, FAA, TTB
- Employee must have basic user knowledge of computer programs such as Excel, Word and Outlook
- Experience with Editrade is a plus
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent team-building skills and ability to train staff
- Strategic planning experience
- Strong organization skills and ability to multitask
- Proven professionalism and reliability
- Strong mathematical skills, such as appropriately add and compute fees, percentages, taxes, currency conversions, weight, cube, measures, U.S. Customs and other agency fees.
- Knowledge of TTB and related agencies is a plus
- In Office Position Only- No WFH; Not a Paperless environment
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8.30 am to 5.00 pm (with 1 hour lunch)
Global company offers excellent benefit package.