(A3) PM FDA Customs Entry Writer (Monday-Friday, 8:00 pm - 4:30 am)

DHL Express (USA), Inc.•Erlanger, KY

About The Position

The PM FDA Customs Entry Writer ensures compliance with federal and foreign regulations governing the shipment, receipt, and documentation of imported products. The role processes separate entries to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, computes tariffs and merchandise price conversions, and examines invoices, bills of lading, shipping statements, and other documents to obtain release of incoming freight and resolve delays. The position also processes shipments through online portals for submission to the FDA and U.S. Customs for proper clearance. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., and overtime is required. The position requires access to secured airport areas. Selected candidates must obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge, including passing a criminal history records check and fingerprinting and meeting applicable regulatory requirements. Candidates must provide documentation needed for badging.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, databases, and web-based applications.
Good oral and written communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Courteous and clear telephone voice.
Proficiency with a 10-key calculator.
Must be detail-oriented, organized, and possess time-management skills.
Overtime is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a SIDA badge, including passing a criminal history records check and fingerprinting, meeting federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, and providing required documentation.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
One year of experience in transportation or customs preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in planning and directing the flow of traffic to and from foreign destinations.
Classify dutiable import and export shipments to ensure compliance with government agency rules and regulations.
Process requests for extensions, expirations, cancellations, and government entries.
Communicate with origin and destination locations about shipment status, special handling, and delivery processes.
Apply for import/export permits and certificates of eligibility.
Maintain communication with the department of foreign affairs.
May receive and distribute incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence.
Examine online commercial invoices and other documents to determine the correct Harmonized Tariff Code for each commodity.
Apply knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations regarding foreign trade agreements and other duty exemptions.
Process shipments through online portals for submission to the FDA and U.S. Customs to obtain proper clearance.