Customs Entry Writer

Job Type: Full-Time (No Travel Required)

Type: HYBRID - 1-2 days in office and rest work from home

Company: Clutch Global Logistics, Inc.

Work Location: Remote and 555 Waters Edge Ste 115 Lombard, IL 60148

Basic Overview of

Role and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will assume responsibility for the below function.

• Manage the customers experience and work to ensure a happy and positive review
• Process all ISF (Import Security Filing) entries
• Assemble entry packets for submission to Customs and approve applicable documentation
• Customs clearance of air, ocean, road, and rail shipments
• Process all entries via ABI in a compliant manner so that all CBP and other government agency requirements are fulfilled
• OGA processing
• Obtain Freight Release
• Facilitation and management of duty payments and ACH account
• Classification of goods and rating of commercial invoices
• Interface with U.S. Customs and any other government agencies
• Ensure compliance with Clutch Global Logistics, Inc. internal policies and procedures
• Recommend solutions to drive efficiencies and foster continuous growth
• Manage deliveries of LCL and air freight from US port/airport to customer door as needed

General Traits Needed for Success:

The ideal candidate will possess and display the below attributes.

• Positive Attitude - Maintains a good outlook toward work, coworkers, and customers;
  Displays excellent customer service and leaves customers smiling;
  Strives to affect others positively.
• Work Standards - Consistently establishes work processes to achieve a high level of productivity and superior results;
  Overcomes obstacles to finish the assignment;
  Accepts responsibility for all outcomes of one's work;
  Recognizes shortcomings and works to overcome and improve;
  Learns from failures but is not deterred by them.
• Managing Work - Balances multiple and often conflicting priorities; effectively manages time;
  Ability to multitask.
• Initiating Action - Acts proactively to solve problems even if they may not be directly their own;
  Develops new ideas and solutions without prompting; does not wait for direction;
  Identifies solutions proactively;
  Exceed job requirements.
• Decision Making - Able to operate in an autonomous environment; works well under pressure;
  Balances multiple and often conflicting priorities;
  Comfortable with asking for help;
  Uses logic to think through decisions;
  Consistently attempts solving problems/making decisions prior to seeking help.
• Collaboration - Works effectively in a team;
  Facilitates mutually beneficial relationships;
  Strives to achieve team goals;
  Able to put personal differences aside for the benefit of the team;
  Proactively offers to help.
• Building Trust - Dedicated to honesty;
  Hold to commitments;
  Earns the trust of others both internally and externally. Gives respect and compassion.
• Adaptability - Views changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth;
  Has a positive attitude and overcomes challenges;
  Flexible and able to quickly and effectively modify to cope with work environment changes;
  Alters ineffective behaviors accordingly.
• Information Technology Fluency - Comfortable with most basic productivity hardware and software;
  Basic ability to manipulate, store, delete, copy, and move digital files;
  Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Experience of an Ideal Candidate:

It is preferred, but not required, that candidates have the following:

• Related professional experience working with Cargo Wise system
• At least 2 years of experience as an entry writer or in customs broker operations
• Experience with classifying goods
• Experience with OGA filings

Compensation:

• Salary
• Potential for Individual Performance Bonus
• Potential for Team Performance Bonus
• Annual Corporate Sponsored 401k Contributions

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k Savings Plan (Traditional & Roth Plans)
• Annual Corporate Sponsored 401k Contributions
• Health Insurance - employee and dependents PPO & HMO offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (Majority Funded by Employer)
• Dental Insurance - employee and dependents (Fully Funded by Employer)
• Vision Insurance - employee and dependents (Fully Funded by Employer)
• Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance (Fully Funded by Employer)
• Group Life Insurance (Fully Funded by Employer)
• Various Additional Perks & Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Clutch Global Logistics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.