Job Responsibilities

·         Prepare for ISF 10+2 filings and notify customers/agents the same day and follow up until BOL match is achieved.

·         Examine invoices, BOL and other shipping documents at the time receipt for completeness to ensure accurate and timely data entry submission to customs.

·          Managing the process from A-Z

·         Previous experience with weight and conversion

·         Process entries for clearance of goods into the United States.

·         Classify based on the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

·         Ensure compliance with U.S. Government regulatory agencies such as RLF, FDA, EPA, DOT, FCC, USDA, Fish & Wildlife, etc.

·         Utilize ACE for entry summaries.

·         Monitor and coordinate movement details with warehouse CFS, trucker, carriers, and rail to customers to ensure cargo delivery in a timely manner.

·         Pay pier pass & CFS charges as needed for customers.

·         Prepare documents for T.I.B. and Overtime entry to Customs for clearance.

·         Create client billing and handle accounting processes accurately in a timely manner.

·          Make sure any files that can be posted are done right away.

·         Monitor exam containers (FCL/LCL) and any problem container need to resolve within 30 minutes or at least a week and updated customer’s status and informed trucker.

·         Process ISO in a timely manner.

·         Maintain teamwork in the department; promote positive work attitudes and practices while being primarily responsible for major customers’ transaction via airfreight and sea freight.

 

·         Prioritize, organize and complete tasks in a timely manner

·         Customs clearance of air and ocean shipments- – 5 days prior to arrival or w/I 24 hours of receipt

·         Issuance of delivery orders – w/I same day of entry processing

·         Billing – accurate and timely – Billed same day sent w/I 48 hours

·         OGA (especially FDA) processing – 5 days prior to arrival or w/I 24 hours of receipt

·         Freight Release – before vessel arrival or w/I 24 hours of receipt. (obl&$)

·         Determine proper, legal duty rates

·         Continued work improvement and continuous education of import processes, CBP and OGA Regulations

·         Interface with Customs and other government agencies.

·         Assist with the creation of client sops

·         Ensure maximum customer service satisfaction through interaction with clients and other company business units

·         Ensure compliance of CHB/CBP and OGA policies, procedures and regulations.

·         Ensure compliance of YLA’s policies and procedures

·         Communicate effectively with Supervisors, Management, colleagues, Internal and external customers.

·         Participate and Maintain team-work and a friendly work environment

·         Recommend solutions to simplify and expedite cargo flow

·         Staff backup

·         Assist with training and education of fellow staff, customers and other biz units

·         Increase profit – Cargo insurance, “best in class service”, profit mark-up, etc

·         Demurrage - Zero tolerance – “Mind Set”

·         Monitor workload and file distribution

·         Will be Cross Trained

Skills Required

High School Diploma, plus 3-5 years’ experience and/or training as an entry writer or in customs broker operation and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must be teachable and eager to learn.