Senior Entry Writer on-site

Our client, one of the largest global providers of logistics in the beverage sector, consumer goods, clothing, machinery and petroleum products, has an immediate opening for a Senior EntryWriter located at their Los Angeles,CA office. They're anNVO/IATA agent) and licensed U.S. Customs broker, with 7U.S. offices and additional locationsin 17 countries.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for day-to-day operations relating to the handling and customs clearance of international shipments
• Classification of shipments and preparation of entry documentation
• Knowledge of FDA filing and other PGA s and familiar with CBP regulations
• Work closely and in conjunction with the Brokerage/ Branch / Compliance Manager to ensure efficiency in all processes within the company and department.
• Communicate with US Customs officials and other government agencies as deemed necessary
• Schedule pickups and deliveries on the brokerage only files
• Respond to internal and external (customer) requests
• Enter shipment and billing data into operational systems
• Assist with payment requests and customer billing as needed
• Demonstrated stress tolerance and flexibility to changing priorities
• Prepare and post PSC

Requirements:

• Bachelor s Degree is preferred
• Preferred - active Customs Brokerage License
• 5+ years Customs Brokerage import experience with an extensive and broad range of commodities. Familiarity with ADD/ CVD, FDA, EPA, F & W, CBMA, FAA, TTB
• Employee must have basic user knowledge of computer programs such as Excel, Word and Outlook
• Experience with Editrade is a plus
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent team-building skills and ability to train staff
• Strategic planning experience
• Strong organization skills and ability to multitask
• Proven professionalism and reliability
• Strong mathematical skills, such as appropriately add and compute fees, percentages, taxes, currency conversions, weight, cube, measures, U.S. Customs and other agency fees.
• Knowledge of TTB and related agencies is a plus
• In Office Position Only- No WFH; Not a Paperless environment

Hours: Monday-Friday: 8.30 am to 5.00 pm (with 1 hour lunch)

Global company offers excellent benefit package.