Customs Entry Writer

Kuehne + Nagel • Plymouth, MI

83d

About The Position

As a Customs Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, your job is to optimise logistics to keep our global supply chains running smoothly. But the impact of your work goes beyond that. In fact, your expertise makes both special and ordinary moments possible for people around the world. For example, your work could ensure that a global product launch happens on time—such as ethically sourced beauty and bath products stocked at local stores for your loved one's valued self-care routine. It's import and export work, but it's also so much more than we imagine. You as Customs Entry Writer will communicate with customers, freight forwarders, and other departments to obtain necessary information to coordinate Customs Clearance and deliver shipments. The responsibility includes all aspects of handling a file from starting the shipment to completing all agreed services. A great deal involves managing communication with all parties involved and keeping the customer informed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years' experience in Customs Clearance and Customer service
• Working knowledge of Cargo Wise would be an asset
• Knowledge of domestic and international geography including countries, major cities and ocean ports along with basic knowledge of U.S. Regulatory Laws
• Basic knowledge of INCO terms, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Customs regulations and other government agency requirements

Responsibilities

• Prepare customs brokerage file and verify arrival information with NVOCC’s /or Steamship Lines
• Rate commercial invoice with provided tariff numbers
• Evaluate instructions, country of origin notes and enter transmit to Customs into computer system
• Prepare entry documents for Customs approval and Duty payment
• Provide necessary documents to other government Agencies (i.e. Agriculture & FDA)
• Prepare delivery order, send to trucker, verify receipt
• Prepare billing package, bill file, mail to client
• Provide superior customer service and assist on faxing, photo copying, filing

Benefits

• Great compensation and medical/dental benefits package
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Excellent training programs
• Fun and interesting global work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED