Customs Import Specialist

GHY International

Customs Import Specialist responsible for processing shipment releases accurately while delivering outstanding service. Monitor shipments, communicate with clients, and ensure compliance with customs regulations.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeColumbia • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $23 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor assigned entry folders and prioritize shipments by ETA for timely submission to customs.
Process entries for ocean, air, truck, and rail shipments.
Handle in-bonds, AES filings, prior notices, manifests, and ISF submissions.
Review documentation to ensure complete entry packages before processing.
Communicate internally and externally with carriers, vendors, and clients via phone and email.
Monitor entry dashboards and escalate “moment of truth” issues to the Production Manager.
Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of Grade 12 Education
Prior Brokerage Services/Logistics Experience Preferred
Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to represent GHY professionally and collaborate effectively.
Strong prioritization skills in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life & AD&D coverage.
Participation in the afterhours/on-call rotation will be required.
Performance-based bonus program.
Scheduled salary assessments.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Customs DocumentationAES FilingsIn-Bonds HandlingManifest ReviewISF Submissions

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingSelf-MotivatedPrioritization SkillsCollaborationAttention to Detail