Entry Specialist II, Customs

DB Schenker - Carson, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Carson, CA

10,001+ employees

Warehousing and Storage

About the position

The Entry Specialist II at DB Schenker is responsible for the timely review and processing of customs brokerage files and related documents. This role ensures compliance with U.S. Customs and partner government agency requirements, facilitating the entry process for cargo. The position requires effective communication with internal and external partners to resolve issues and ensure timely release of shipments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the transmission and clearance or transfer of cargo, confirming all necessary data and documents are available for entry.
• Research, resolve and communicate operational or entry problems utilizing system notes and directly working with other specialty teams, clients, or vendors.
• Review each product on commercial documents in accordance with U.S. Customs Border Protection and Partner Government Agencies in preparation for entry release.
• Using client profiles, determine necessary entry data or supporting resources to establish information related to entry such as classification, valuation, etc.
• Audit document information against transportation data to assure accuracy.
• Review entry details and verify for compliance data related to calculation of duties, duty policy, Partner Government Agencies, trade agreements, prior notice or any specific requests by Customs for the proper filing for release.
• Monitor the release and follow up on all ABI/AMS messages including rejects, holds and exam messages, working with government personnel to ensure timely release of cargo.
• Communicate release information internally and externally and coordinate dispatching as required.
• Identify all billable services and complete/update billing documentation and or systems.
• Manage client profiles, update and maintain client information.
• Manage internal and external reports, as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Strong computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Strong knowledge of the harmonized tariff schedule
• Strong classification skills and associated regulatory knowledge
• Strong knowledge of customs and partner government agency regulations
• Strong knowledge of accounting functions and relative information retrieval
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, communication and organizational skills
• Strong customer service skills (internal and external)

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance