Customs Entry Specialist
Company: Seaboard Marine
Location: Miami
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
Position at Seaboard Solutions
Starting rate: $24 per hour
Long-term employment with opportunities for growth
We offer excellent benefits from day one, including:
Paid holidays
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for efficient shipment import process including ISF,
entry processing, Customs and government agency resolution, file
documentation compliance and shipment customer service from
beginning to end to ensure timely execution and compliance of
Customs regulations as well any other governmental agencies. To
represent the company's interest in any function, specifically
those related to the compliance of brokerage functions. To perform
this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required.
GEOGRAPHIC REGION:
Applications out of the geographic region for this position will
not be considered.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
Three (3) years of entry writing and/ or brokerage operation
experience.
Thorough knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations.
Thorough knowledge of the HTSUS
Knowledge of FDA/OGA process.
In-depth understanding of U.S. import process.
Intermediate Computer skills (in programs such as MS Word, Excel &
Outlook, ABI).
Strong organization and time management skills.
Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Ability to work for extended hours and on weekends.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and deliver a high level
of customer service.
Detail-oriented, organized and the ability to effectively manage
multiple priorities.
Preferred
Experience using DESCARTES software.
Licensed Customs Broker.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary
Classify import items and notify Customs to determine appropriate
import duties
Train and advise team members in areas of Customs regulations,
classification and valuation
Maintain a high level of expertise in all areas of US Customs
regulations, including customs clearance processes, classification
and valuation. Perform regular review of trade publications
Maintain and keep current all customs compliance documentation for
management audit and record retention.
Receive, review, and process high-volume and/or complex import
transactions and entries for an assigned base of accounts,
including the classification and valuation of goods
Process documents through the Company's ABI system, obtaining
Customs release and other government agency releases as
appropriate. Arrange both delivery and the invoicing of the import
account for services rendered
Review and monitor all Customs rejections, requests for information
for clients and any other government agency, and other
correspondence
Adhere to all domestic and international shipping regulations
Communicate with clients, coworkers, and supervisors in a clear,
concise, and timely manner
Provide excellent and timely customer service, under the limited
supervision and advice of the department Supervisor or Manager, by
proactively informing clients of the status of shipments and
referring clients to a higher-level authority when questions are
beyond scope of responsibility
May identify transactions and tasks that require special handling,
recommend improved processes to management, and implement
resolutions within assigned scope of responsibility
May provide input on team performance as assigned
May be required to provide systems training for new employees,
on-site at the branch
Secondary
Assist Management with written procedures, SOP as assigned, for
handling each account served by the team, including billing,
classifications, valuation rules, schedule of fees, Customs
correspondence, post entry process and any other related
information.
Assist Management compile documentation for Customs packets as
required by Customs.
Any other duties as assigned by Management.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to use his fingers.
The employee frequently is required to talk and/or hear.
The employee is continuously required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10
pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and ability to adjust focus.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
Report safety hazards
Immediately report incidents involving injury, illness, or property
damage
Wear protective PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as instructed
or necessary
Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and rules
Refuse any unsafe task or operation
Participate in safety meetings and training
Be constantly aware of their personal safety and that of their
coworkers
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Employee receives direct supervision from Import Manager. Employee
does not exercise supervision over any other position
CONDITIONS:
Indoors office. Exposed to controlled temperature and office
environment.
The noise level in the work environment is usually busy (many
phones in open cubicles).
DISCLAIMER:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and
inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and
harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual
orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information,
pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by
federal, state, or local laws.
If an applicant with a disability is unable or limited in their
ability to use or access our online application center as a result
of their disability, they can request reasonable accommodations by
sending an email to [email protected]
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the
various types of work that may be performed. The omission of
specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to
the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement
between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the
employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job
change.
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