Customs Entry Writer

SEKO Logistics • Mount Prospect, IL

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About The Position

SEKO Logistics is a global provider of transportation, logistics, forwarding, and warehousing services, with more than 120 offices in 40 countries. The Customs Entry Writer follows company procedures and client-specific Standard Operating Procedures to monitor inbound shipments, review commercial documentation, prepare customs entries, coordinate clearance and delivery, and complete related administrative work. The role also supports a safe and healthy workplace and performs other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• Attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills, including responding promptly and professionally to customer needs and service requests.
• Ability to perform arithmetic using U.S. currency and units of weight, volume, and distance.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine correspondence.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong data-entry skills, approximately 45 WPM or better.
• Basic skills with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Three to five years of prior customs brokerage experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Customs Broker License.

Responsibilities

• Follow company procedures and client-specific desk-level Standard Operating Procedures.
• Monitor and track inbound shipments.
• Review commercial documentation for accuracy and annotate it for entry purposes.
• Review and resolve anomalies or other issues that could prevent timely entry or release of goods, coordinating with internal and external parties.
• Prepare and electronically transmit CBP and PGA entries and transmissions.
• Coordinate release of goods from CBP or PGA, including holds and examinations.
• Issue freight availability notices or delivery orders and coordinate delivery of goods.
• Respond to communications from internal and external parties in a timely manner.
• Scan, upload, and archive entry-related documentation.
• Prepare and complete invoicing.
• Participate in developing a safe and healthy workplace, follow safety and health instructions and procedures, and cooperate with management in meeting legislative obligations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Commuter Account (Illinois only)
• Flexible Spending Account, including health care and dependent care accounts
• Group accident coverage
• Critical illness and hospital indemnity program
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources, including Employee Assistance Program
• Paid holidays
• Annual paid time off, including paid state or local leave where required
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Other leave benefits, including bereavement, FMLA, ADA, jury duty, military, parental, and adoption leave
• Contributory 401(k) savings plan
• Annual incentive bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED