Customs Entry Writer

Customs Entry Writer

Who We Are:

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team:

• Serves as the customer service liaison between the Company and the customer • Processes Custom and OGA (other government agency) entries for clearance of goods into the United States • Opens files, enters notes, information and document requests in Cargowise and/or AS400 system • Classifies invoice based on HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) • Sends information/document requests to company's employees, suppliers, service providers and/or U.S. Government agencies as needed • Communicates with specified offices, departments, and teams on all issues affecting customs brokerage • Files document requests, correspondence and documents in a file folder identified by the applicable shipping/reference number • Ensures compliance with regard to U.S. Government regulatory agencies such as FDA, EPA, FCC, Fish & Wildlife, etc. • Coordinates shipping details with U.S. Forwarders, Steamship Lines, Airlines, Agents, etc. • Convert and verify shipment weight, volume and foreign currency • Maintain communication with customers, carriers and vendors • Coordinate pick-ups and invoice files • Assist customers with questions, complaints, requests, tracking and tracing • Handles accounting processes accurately and in a timely manner • Coordination of shipments from airline, ocean piers and CFS (container freight station) to customer/consignee destination • Review documentation or issue documents to meet government regulations and carrier regulations • Must have knowledge of buying/selling rates to ensure profitability • Ensure email and telephone calls are promptly and politely answered

What you need:

• Minimum 1 year experience in customs brokerage or an equivalent combination of both education and experience. • Knowledge of U.S. Government Agency requirements • Knowledge of U.S. Customs and OGA clearance of freight • PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Work, Access and Excel • Excellent written and oral communication skills that demonstrate a proven ability to develop relationships with a range of internal and external customers • Excellent planning and organizational skills • Ability to read and interpret documents • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form • Ability to multitask • Mathematical skills essential to ensure accuracy in calculations