Entry Writer

Mid-America Overseas, Inc. • Itasca, IL

25d • $60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Entry Writer processes US Customs entries in accordance with US Customs and other government agency guidelines and coordinates international air and ocean freight forwarding from door to door. The role maintains account information based on client requirements, including contact changes, special instructions, and other revised or additional requirements. It also negotiates carrier rates, prepares and submits quotations to prospective accounts daily, reports departmental performance to local management, and provides excellent customer service.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of entry writing and freight forwarding industry experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Work directly with customs, other government agencies, carriers, customers, vendors, and other parties concerning the export process.

Nice To Haves

• Customs House Broker License.
• Knowledge of Cargowise Software.

Responsibilities

• Process US Customs entries in accordance with US Customs and other government agency guidelines.
• Coordinate air and ocean freight forwarding of international shipments from door to door.
• Maintain account information according to client requirements, including contact changes, special instructions, and other revised or additional requirements.
• Negotiate rates with carriers.
• Prepare and submit quotations to prospective accounts daily.
• Interact daily and report departmental performance to local management.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Work directly with customs, other government agencies, carriers, customers, vendors, and other parties concerning the export process.

What This Job Offers

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