Customs and Compliance - Entry Writer

Brothers International•Town of Gates, NY

3d•$46,000 - $57,000

About The Position

Brothers International Food Holdings, LLC is a global leader in the food industry, headquartered in Rochester, NY, with offices in Florida and China. They are known for supplying high-quality fruit and fruit juice concentrates to Fortune 100 companies and for their Brothers-All-Natural brand, the #1 Freeze-Dried Snack Brand. The company also produces private label freeze-dried fruit snacks for leading retailers. Brothers International values innovation, team collaboration, and global impact, offering a dynamic team environment for growth.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
3+ years of experience in Customs/Trade Compliance
Experience in the freight forwarding industry
Proficiency in general office computer skills – Email, internet, Microsoft office products.
Knowledge of CBP rules and regulations, HTS and commodity classification.
Knowledge of Import Trade Auxiliary Communications System (ITACS) and FDA exam procedures.
Fluency working inside of the ACE/ABI system.
Knowledge of INCOTERMS
Sound interpersonal and communications skills, with the ability to think critically and solve problems.
Knowledge of various transportation modes including air freight, LCL, FCL as well as knowledge of domestic trucking and rail movements.
General knowledge of geography and international transactions related to the forwarding industry.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, and the ability to perform/prioritize multiple tasks to meet various deadlines.
Self-motivated; ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

2 or 4 year degree in applicable area of study (international business, supply chain management, etc.) preferred.
ERP experience preferred.
Current US Customs Broker License with no pending restrictions preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide supply chain and logistics support for all Brothers International Food Holdings products.
Ensure the timely importation of products, including completion of Importer Security Filing (ISF), customs entry, assignment of Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) codes, imported self-filing of customs entries and audit/payment of all associated duties, fees, and port charges.
Assist the logistics team in tendering freight, tracking/expediting inbound shipments, document review and managing all exams by U.S. government agencies.
Prepare and execute the submission of Customs Entries to ensure the timely release of import shipments (7501) via Descartes ABI system.
Classify import items via U.S. HTS to determine the appropriate import duties based upon valuation of goods.
Determine whether shipments qualify for special or reduced tariffs.
Compile the necessary documentation, including cargo-control papers, customs invoices and certificates of origin/analysis, review for accuracy and forward to the proper parties.
Communicate with all vendors to ensure ISF information is received in a timely fashion.
Update shipment status and add pertinent information within corporate ERP system, including ISF submissions (ISF# & Date ISF was Entered), container numbers & Ocean Bill of lading, etc.
Handle customs correspondence post entry process and any other related clearance details/information.
Monitor shipments as they move through customs to ensure compliance at every stage.
Report any issues, delays and customs holds to resolve issues and minimize delays and service charges.
Maintain knowledge of all industry rules and regulations and perform all custom duties.
Lead special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.