Senior Customs Entry Writer

Clutch Global Logistics
  • Lombard, IL
    4 days ago

    Job Description

    Job Type: Full-Time (No Travel Required)

    Company: Clutch Global Logistics, Inc.

    Work Location: Hybrid - Remote and Lombard, IL 60148

    Basic Overview of Role and Responsibilities:

    The successful candidate will assume responsibility for the below function.

    • Manage the customers experience and work to ensure a happy and positive review
    • Process ISF (Import Security Filing) entries
    • Assemble entry packets for submission to Customs and approve applicable documentation
    • Customs clearance of air, ocean, road, and rail shipments
    • Process all entries via ABI in a compliant manner so that all CBP and other government agency requirements are fulfilled
    • OGA processing
    • Obtain Freight Release
    • Facilitation and management of duty payments and ACH account
    • Classification of goods and rating of commercial invoices
    • Interface with U.S. Customs and any other government agencies
    • Ensure compliance with Clutch Global Logistics, Inc. internal policies and procedures
    • Recommend solutions to drive efficiencies and foster continuous growth
    • Manage deliveries of LCL and air freight from US port/airport to customer door as needed

    Requirements

    General Traits Needed for Success:

    The ideal candidate will possess and display the below attributes.

    • Positive Attitude -Maintains a good outlook toward work, coworkers, and customers; Displays excellent customer service and leaves customers smiling; Strives to affect others positively.
    • Work Standards -Consistently establishes work processes to achieve a high level of productivity and superior results; Overcomes obstacles to finish the assignment; Accepts responsibility for all outcomes of one's work; Recognizes shortcomings and works to overcome and improve; Learns from failures but is not deterred by them.
    • Managing Work - Balances multiple and often conflicting priorities; effectively manages time; Ability to multitask.
    • Initiating Action - Acts proactively to solve problems even if they may not be directly their own; Develops new ideas and solutions without prompting; does not wait for direction; Identifies solutions proactively; Exceed job requirements.
    • Decision Making -Able to operate in an autonomous environment; works well under pressure; Balances multiple and often conflicting priorities; Comfortable with asking for help; Uses logic to think through decisions;Consistently attempts solving problems/making decisions prior to seeking help.
    • Collaboration - Works effectively in a team; Facilitates mutually beneficial relationships; Strives to achieve team goals; Able to put personal differences aside for the benefit of the team; Proactively offers to help.
    • Building Trust - Dedicated to honesty; Hold to commitments; Earns the trust of others both internally and externally. Gives respect and compassion.
    • Adaptability -Views changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; Has a positive attitude and overcomes challenges; Flexible and able to quickly and effectively modify to cope with work environment changes; Alters ineffective behaviors accordingly.
    • Information Technology Fluency - Comfortable with most basic productivity hardware and software; Basic ability to manipulate, store, delete, copy, and move digital files; Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

    Experience of an Ideal Candidate:

    It is preferred, but not required, that candidates have the following:

    • Related professional experience working with CargoWise system
    • At least 2 years of experience as an entry writer or in customs broker operations
    • Experience with classifying goods
    • Experience with OGA filings

    Benefits

    Compensation:

    • Salary
    • Potential for Individual Performance Bonus
    • Potential for Team Performance Bonus
    • Annual Corporate Sponsored 401k Contributions

    Benefits:

    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • 401k Savings Plan (Traditional & Roth Plans)
    • Annual Corporate Sponsored 401k Contributions
    • Health Insurance - employee and dependents PPO & HMO offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (Majority Funded by Employer)
    • Dental Insurance - employee and dependents (Majority Funded by Employer)
    • Vision Insurance - employee and dependents (Majority Funded by Employer)
    • Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance (Fully Funded by Employer)
    • Group Life Insurance (Fully Funded by Employer)
    • Various Additional Perks & Benefits

    For company information please visit us at www.clutchgl.com

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLombard, IL

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