Accounting Policies, Background Investigation, Billing, Brokerage, Cargo/Freight, Continuous Improvement, Customer Escalations, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Distribution Services, Distribution Warehousing, Documentation Review, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Federal Laws and Regulations, Freight Forwarding, Genetics, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Logistics, Microsoft Internet Explorer Browser, Payment Processing, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), State Laws and Regulations, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Systems Maintenance, Time Management, Trucking, United States Customs, Writing Skills
Overview
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Salary Range: $41,403 - $63,888
Position Summary
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The Entry Writer II position works within the CHB team overseeing the accurate and timely submission of customs entries for clearance of in-bound cargo through US Customs and facilitating the delivery of freight to customers. The Entry Writer II serves as a customer advocate, handles escalations, and must possess good customer service skills.
Responsibilities
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### Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Receive and review documentation, input and transmit data for CBP release of shipments.
- Follow SOPs for each customer on the correct method and data required for preparing an entry.
- Under the guidance of the licensed broker or customer, classify products according to the HTSUSA.
- Identify products that are subject to PGAs.
- Maintain system task list to identify the status of every entry through each phase of the CBP process.
- Organize their work to identify the status of every file through every phase of the CBP entry process.
- Recognize routine and non-routine transactions for reporting discrepancies to management.
- Responsible for meeting KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) for Import operations.
- Manage customs issues, such as holds and exams.
- Handle entry cancellations; IT/TE/IE moves as needed.
- Handle carnets and TIB entries.
- Identify and resolve issues that may result in delayed cargo release or final delivery.
- Report all issues to customers and management affecting timely clearance and delivery in a timely manner.
- Report problem resolutions to management in a timely manner, including suggestions for problem avoidance in the future.
- Communicate in writing or verbally with customers and manage all issues affecting specific urgent shipments.
- Track and trace shipments and coordinate with airlines, steamship lines, freight forwarders, and CFS on the availability of imported shipments.
- Arrange with trucking companies to pick up and deliver freight solutions to simplify and expedite cargo flow.
- Handle accounting processes as they apply to CHB, including the issuance of invoices to customers or overseas offices and the processing of payment requisitions.
Work Environment
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Primarily working in an office environment, spending extended periods seated at a desk and regularly using computer equipment. Occasionally lifts and carries office supplies, files, or equipment, typically weighing up to 20 pounds.
Requirements
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### Minimum Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 2-4 years of experience as an entry writer or in customs brokerage operation.
- Sound knowledge of US Customs and Harmonized Tariff Codes, familiarity with Free Trade Agreements (knowledge of CHB processes).
- IATA Dangerous Goods Certificate and experience with Cargowise, a plus.
Benefits
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Yusen offers a generous Employee Benefits Package, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month following start date.
- 401k with a company match.
- Standard 10 days PTO.
- Eligible for bonus plan.
- Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation, and much more.
About Yusen Logistics (Americas)
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Yusen Logistics is working to become the world's preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers, and communities - through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution services.
As a company, we're dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected, and creative in making us the world's preferred choice.
www.yusen-logistics.com/
Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. values each individual employee and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Los Angeles County Only: Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right's Department Fair Chance Act webpage.