About the role

  • Accurate and timely submission of customs entries for clearance through U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Partner Government Agencies (PGA)
  • Serve as the primary CH Robinson customs representative for assigned customer account base, ensuring prompt response and follow-through on customer inquiries
  • Demonstrate mastery of customs brokerage standard operating procedures (SOP) and best practices
  • Direct ownership of Customer SOPs and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) databases for customer accounts to ensure compliance with CBP and customer requirements
  • Analyze and validate import documentation and data for compliance prior to entry submission to CBP and PGAs
  • Adhere to high levels of operational excellence: on-time performance, accuracy, and customer service
  • Participate in comprehensive training program including group activities, self-guided learning, coaching and mentoring
  • Develop toward customs brokerage account management and trusted-advisor responsibilities

Requirements

  • High school degree or GED equivalent
  • Minimum of 1 year of customs entry-writing experience
  • Values a diverse and inclusive work environment (preferred)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs (preferred)
  • Excellent communication, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills (preferred)
  • Proven track record of strong customer service skills, interacting with customers and being client focused (preferred)
  • Excellent follow up with customers and the network (preferred)
  • Critical-thinking, flexibility, and problem-solving skills (preferred)
  • High level of attention to detail (preferred)
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven office environment (preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree (preferred)
  • Subject to initial and annual background checks for Global Forwarding Customs Brokerage Department per CBP regulations; CBP written approval required if convicted of a felony

Benefits

  • Two medical plans (including a High Deductible Health Plan)
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Enhanced Fertility benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
  • Dental and Vision
  • Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid and floating holidays
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off to volunteer in your community
  • Charitable Giving Match Program
  • 401(k) with 6% company matching
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Job title

Customs Entry Writer

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

$19 - $40 per hour

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

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