Customs Specialist – Entry Writer
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full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Oklahoma City • Oklahoma • United States
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Salary
💰 $17 - $23 per hour
About the role
- Prepare and submit customs documentation, including entry forms, invoices, and other required documents
- Classify goods according to customs regulations and determine appropriate duty rates
- Coordinate with clients, carriers, and government agencies to gather necessary information for customs clearance
- Ensure compliance with customs laws and regulations, including tariff classifications, valuation, and country of origin requirements
- Track and monitor customs entries to ensure timely processing and resolve any issues or delays
- Communicate with customs officials, brokers, and other stakeholders to resolve any customs-related inquiries or problems
- Maintain accurate records of customs transactions and documentation for audit purposes
- Stay up-to-date with changes in customs regulations, trade agreements, and industry practices
- Collaborate with internal teams, such as transportation and logistics, to ensure smooth movement of goods across borders
- Provide guidance and support to colleagues on customs-related matters
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in customs brokerage or related field
- Experience with import and export documentation and customs clearance procedures
- Familiarity with international trade and transportation processes
- Strong knowledge of customs regulations and procedures
- Proficiency in using customs brokerage software and systems
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in preparing customs documentation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with international trade agreements and requirements
- Knowledge of transportation and logistics operations
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite
- Bachelor's degree in international trade, supply chain management, or a related field (preferred)
- Customs broker license or certification (preferred)
- Experience working with a variety of commodities and industries (preferred)
- Familiarity with Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) and other customs clearance systems (preferred)
- Fluent in English (oral and written)
Benefits
- Comprehensive package of health benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Flexible and health spending accounts
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Wellness resources
- 401(k) plan with company-matching contributions of up to 5%
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Additional floating holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
customs documentationcustoms clearance proceduresimport and export documentationcustoms regulationstariff classificationscustoms brokerage softwareattention to detailanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillstransportation and logistics operations
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationguidance and support
Certifications
customs broker license