Customs Entry Writer 184-45 147th Avenue Springfield Gardens, NY United States of America Global Services View Job JOB ID# R80982
Brink's · New York City · $23–$26/hr (stated in the posting)
Brink's Global Services is a division of Brink's Inc, the world's premier provider of secure logistics and security solutions in more than 122 countries across 5 continents. Brink's Global Services specializes in the secure transportation and handling of valuable goods throughout the logistic value chain, from raw materials and components to finished products within the mining, banknote, precious metals, jewelry, security, art and pharmaceutical industries The company has a proud history of providing growth and advancement opportunities for its employees. We have a challenging opportunity for a challenging opportunity for a Customs Entry Specialist to work out of our JFK Airport location in Springfield Gardens NY.
Starting Rate: $23-$26
Schedule: Sunday-Thursday
Job Summary:
The Customs Entry Specialist is responsible for serving as the company's liaison for the internal Brinks Brokerage Company, the internal import and export departments and customers and US Customs. This position administers, compiles, validates and processes documentation related to importing and exporting shipments to/from the U.S and working through the customs clearance process for BGS customers.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare customs entries and follow-up with the clearance process on all entries prepared
Scan, file, copy, and assemble documents
Calculate duties or tariffs to be paid on merchandise
Communicate and follow up with documentation discrepancies to client and supervisor
Review rates, trace product movement, file entries with Customs; provide clarification and valuation of merchandise
Prepare all documents including: bills of lading, dock receipts, licenses, and consulate documents
Process post-entry work including ruling requests, CF 28's, refunds, protests, and drawbacks
Process quota entries
Review and assess accuracy, verify country of origin/export, IOR, terms of sale and value to ensure that federal regulation requirements are achieved
Establish and maintain client relationships
Stay up-to-date on all customs changes
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary
Minimum Qualifications:
2 years of experience working in the freight forwarding industry performing customs clearance work or similar work supporting the customs clearance process
Minimum of 2 year experience working with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and other industry specific software.
Be at least 21 years of age
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in the freight or secured transportation business.
Experience providing customer service to external and internal customers in an import/export department.
Experience troubleshooting unexpected issues
Bachelor's Degree
Brokerage certification
Professional Skills:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong multi-cultural understanding
Ability to initiate activities independently, learn and achieve results
Investigative and problem solving skills
Strong analytical skills
If you have the background and integrity we require and are looking for a challenging opportunity, we hope you will consider employment with Brink's U.S. We provide a competitive salary, medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans. In addition, we offer a 401(k) plan with company match. If you are interested and meet the requirements for this position, please apply.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.