Job Description

The Customs Entry Writer is responsible for filing entries with US Customs and other government agencies as well as interacting with importers, government agencies, truckers and warehouses via email and telephone.

Imperative Logistics Global Forwarding specializes in highly complex air, ocean and ground shipments, customs brokerage services and a full suite of international logistics services. Focusing on industries with unique needs such as life sciences, technology, aerospace and chemicals, the Global Forwarding team understands the sensitivity of your shipments and ensures the utmost attention to detail. With offices located at major international shipping hubs and a global network of agents and partners, Imperative is a critical partner in your supply chain.

The Customs Entry Writer is responsible for filing entries with US Customs and other government agencies as well as interacting with importers, government agencies, truckers and warehouses via email and telephone.

ESSENTIALJOBFUNCTIONS

• Clearinggoodsthroughcustoms,workingwithothergovernmentagenciessuchasFDA,USDAetc.

• Classifyinggoodsaccordingtotariffcodingsystem.

• Preparing and processing import documentation according to customs regulations, laws, orprocedures.

• Arrangeforpaymentoftaxesanddutiesonshipments.

• Billcustomers

• Signdocumentsonbehalfofclients,usingpowersofattorney.

• Monitorortracethelocationofgoods.

• Assistclientsinobtainingbondsandothernecessarydocumentation.

• Arrangefortransportationorwarehousingofimportedproducts.

QUALIFICATIONSANDEDUCATIONREQUIREMENTS

• 1plusyearsofexperienceinprocessingCustomsentriesinACE.

• UnderstandingofPGArequirements.

• Professionalcommunicationskills,bothverbalandwritten.

• ProvenunderstandingoftheCustomsentryprocessrequirementsandflow.

• Customerfocusedcan-doattitude.

• Abilitytofollowstandardoperatingproceduresspecifictoaclient.

PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS

• The position is in an indoor, office environment, requires the ability to communicate with internal andexternal customers or vendors verbally and in writing, sit for periods of time, operate typical officeequipmentwhich requires seeing andtheuse of akeyboard.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• 401k + matching contribution

• HSA + matching contribution

• Paid Time Off

• Life Insurance

• Employer-paid short and long-term disability insurance

• ..and more!

Imperative Logistics Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.