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Customs Specialist, Entry Writer

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full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Buffalo • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $20 - $28 per hour

About the role

  • Process customs entries and all other related government agency interfaces that may apply
  • Meet service level requirements in accordance to the client standard operating procedure (SOP)
  • Meet entry preparation and submission requirements based on client SOP, product service level and/or country and government agency requirements
  • Prioritize work based on estimated time of arrival (ETA), product service level, workflow processes, last free day and transportation mode
  • Classify entry per client SOP, Parts Database, and/or direction from licensed customs broker/classification specialist
  • Enter required shipment data and customs data into the brokerage system
  • Proactively work with government agencies and customs authorities to resolve issues

Requirements

  • 3-5 years experience working as an entry writer
  • License Customs Broker (preferred but not required)
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills a must
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Detail oriented, organized and able to effectively manage multiple priorities
  • Effective interpersonal skills and ability to communicate both orally and in writing
  • Working knowledge of OGA’s – FDA, FCC, USDA, FWS, etc.
  • High level of customer service
  • Familiarity with customs regulations
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Ability to adapt to new software easily
Benefits
  • medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • health savings accounts (HSAs) (for eligible plans)
  • short- and long-term disability coverage
  • wellness resources
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
  • other support benefits
  • participation in the DSV 401(k) plan with company matching contributions of up to 5%
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
customs entry processingshipment data entrycustoms data entryclassification per client SOPentry preparationsubmission requirementsgovernment agency interfacesworking knowledge of OGAfamiliarity with customs regulations
Soft Skills
verbal communicationwritten communicationdetail orientedorganizedability to manage multiple prioritiesinterpersonal skillsability to work with minimal supervisioncustomer serviceadaptability to new software
Certifications
License Customs Broker