Customs Entry Writer

OEC Group • Itasca, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

OEC Group is seeking a Customs Entry Writer to prepare customs entries for all import shipments, ensuring timely submission and release from U.S. Customs. The role involves properly annotating entry packets using company profiles, CROSS (Customs Rulings Online Search System), the Internet, and communicating with the Importer of record. The Entry Writer will also create invoices for duty and entry charges to be sent to the Billing Department, develop and maintain customer profiles based on entry history, coordinate with customers to gather information for entry processing, and answer brokerage-related inquiries internally and externally.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of entry writing experience
• Knowledge of participating government agencies reporting on an entry (ex. FDA).
• Experience dealing with a high volume of data entry.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Cargowise experience
• Associate's degree
• Customs Brokerage License and/or CCS Certification

Responsibilities

• Prepares customs entries for all import shipments to be submitted to and released from U.S. Customs in a timely manner.
• Ensures that all entry packets are properly annotated by using tools such as company profiles, CROSS (Customs Rulings Online Search System), Internet and communicating with the Importer of record.
• Creates invoices for duty and entry charges to be sent to the Billing Department.
• Develops and maintains customer profiles based on customer’s entry history.
• Coordinates with customers to gather information for entry processing.
• Answers any Brokerage related inquiries internally and externally.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Full benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Individual Health Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• Life and Accidental Insurance Coverage
• Vacation, Personal and Floating Days
• 401K Plan with up to 3% company match
• Fun, family-oriented work culture
• Company outings such as team dinners, holiday parties, company picnics, and team building activities!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed