Entry Writer

Entry Writer
Location: Gardena/Los Angeles
Salary: $52,500/$65k base DOE
Office based 5 days a week
FDA is knowledge is mandatory for this position
Sorry, Visa/sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US.

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 specifically related to Wine & Spirits importation is advantageous but not required, other fields of experience is ok - FDA is mandatory 
• 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:

• 2+ 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