Customs Entry Writer

Customs Entry Writer

Russell Tobin & Associates is seeking a Customs Entry Writer to work for our client in Florham Park, NJ. This is an excellent opportunity to join a top global logistics & shipping company!

Pay: $24-$26/hour

Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Location:

Florham Park, NJ (hybrid schedule after training)

Summary:

The CHB Delivery Associate is responsible for coordinating and executing shipments to ensure service levels of clients are met on a daily basis. This role supports a small group of client accounts by expediting their shipments from start to finish; by development of familiarity with their import programs and products; by coordinating file processing with team members and other Company work groups.

Own all CHB operations services for the customers assigned to them, including but not limited to:

• Providing customer service to assigned customers and assisting customers with questions and requests for information.
• Processing Customs entries and OGA for clearance of goods.
• Opens entry files, and subsequently processes entries according to outlined KPI
• Coordinates clearance of shipments with forwarders, Steamship Lines, Airlines, to ensure shipments are released timely.
• Completes customer billing and/or other required reports.
• Ensures compliance with regard to OGA (FDA, F&W, EPA, FCC etc.)
• Completes tracking and tracing for inbound shipments.
• Completes billing timely according to KPI
• Coordination of delivery for shipments from airline, ocean piers and CFS (container freight station) to customer/consignee destination.
• Reviews entry documentation to ensure it meets government regulations.
• Maintain customer SOPs and make updates as needed

Qualifications:

• 6
  -12 months of experience in the industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate confidently
• Persistently drives issues to closure
• Well organized, detail oriented – especially when working under pressure
• Works together with others in the business unit to achieve results, fosters teamwork
• Ability to multi-task in a face paced environment
• Proficiency utilizing Excel
• Experience with Cargowise preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required, or equivalent work experience
• Customs House Brokerage License preferred but not required

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.