PM STAR Customs Entry Writer Tuesday - Saturday 8pm-430am

DHL (Deutsche Post)•Erlanger, KY

43d

About The Position

What makes DHL great? Our People! We know each employee's individual contributions make us the #1 Delivery and Logistics Company in the world. Distinguished as No. 1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune Magazine DHL is committed to maintaining an environment that empowers every team member to make the greatest possible impact on our business. Our culture is about personal commitment - to our business, to each other and to our global communities. DHL is dedicated to being a great place to work. In addition to competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy a range of programs, services and benefits that bring the best to their personal lives. Start YOUR career with DHL today… We have an immediate career opportunity for a qualifiedâ¯Customs Entry Agent. As aâ¯Customs Entry Agent, you will ensure compliance with federal and foreign regulations governing the shipment, receipt, and documentation of imported products while processing separate entries to Custom Border Patrol (US CUSTOMS). You will also compute tariffs (taxes), and price conversions of merchandise imported from foreign destinations. In addition you will also be asked to examine various documents including invoices, bills of lading, and shipping statements to obtain release of incoming freight and resolve delays.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Associate degree preferred)
Overtime is required
1 year experience in transportation or customs preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), database and web-based applications
Good oral and written communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills; courteous and clear telephone voice
Proficiency on a 10 key calculator

Responsibilities

Participates in planning and directing the flow of traffic to/from foreign destinations
Effectively classifies dutiable import/export shipments to ensure compliance with all government agency rules and regulations
Processes all requests for extensions, expiration, cancellation and all government entries
Communicates with origin and destination locations regarding shipment status and special handling and delivery processes
Applies for Import/Export Permits and Certificates of Eligibility
Maintains open line of communication with department of foreign affairs
May receive and distribute all incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence
Examine online commercial invoices and other documents, to determine the correct Harmonized Tariff Code for each commodity to ensure correct classification
Knowledge of US Customs Regulations regarding Foreign Trade Agreements, and other duty exemptions
Must be detail oriented, organized, and possess time management skills
Process shipments through various online portals for submission to FDA and US Customs to obtain proper clearance