Customs Entry Writer

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Customs Entry Writer with 5+ years of customs entry writing experience in both air and ocean entries. Candidate is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service while having fun at work.

About Us

Phoenix International is a privately-owned global logistics company with U.S. locations in the greater Chicago and Los Angeles areas. Our company focuses on providing quality freight forwarding as well as providing services in international freight, freight procurement, global supply chain planning, contract logistics and solution design, and cross border eCommerce.We are guided by our core values of experience, innovation, trust, and passion. We believe that these values, anda belief in a collaborative employee/customer experience, are what make us unique.

Why Work with Us?

• Excellent opportunities for career growth
• Industry competitive earnings
• Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, EAP, Disability, Life)
• 401k after 90 days with 6% match
• Positive support-focused culture and strong core valuesthat guide the company's mission
• Direct access to leadership
• A strong company culture that embraces work/life balance

Job Description

• Handles the overview of classifications provided by clients to ensure they are correct.
• Reviews import documentation to ensure they are complete and compliant.
• Ensures workload is prioritized with arrival times into U.S. Port of Entry.
• Expedites entries through U.S. Customs.
• Submits entry documentation and/or compliance information to CBP on FTZ entries and other partner government agencies (USDA, FDA, FWS, etc.) when required.
• Works directly with CBP, PGA, steamship lines, terminal operators, and truckers to resolve any clearance problems at piers and warehouses.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's desired
• Minimum 5 years' experience
• Domestic rail experience
• Experience with entries of general cargo, organic foods, perishables, medical device entries, fish and wildlife, cosmetics, and USDA/APHIS
• Professional verbal and written communication skills knowledge and experience
• Sound analytical abilities and acute attention to detail required
• Proficient in Microsoft office products
• Extensive knowledge of CargoWise

Industry

• LogisticsSupply Chain
• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Employment Type

• Full-time

Compensation

$50k - $55k based on multiple factors including but not limited to, years in industry, experience, skillset, etc.