Customs Entry Writer Job at Savino Del Bene in Chicago

Savino Del Bene is a Global Freight Forwarding Company headquartered in Florence, Italy. With a network of more than 295 offices and over 5,500 employees across five continents, Savino Del Bene is a leading freight forwarding company and we are currently looking for an experienced Customs Entry Writer to join our growing team. We are looking for an individual with a passion for the freight forwarding industry and customs brokerage. We are looking for a candidate to join our high paced team to assist in the process of clearing goods through US Customs within the United States for all import shipments in a timely, seamless and economical manner.

Essential Job Functions :

• Filing of entry / entry summaries, customer contact, electronic PGA, prior notification, electronic FCC, USDA, TSCA billing, RLF filing all over the country.
• Provide HTS to clients, ISF filing, provide clients with air and ocean import freight quotes, research for new clients, make sure files are in compliance.
• Classify all goods being imported and then request or compile the necessary documentation, including cargo-control papers, customs invoices and certificates of origin.
• Arranging for the transportation and storage of goods that have cleared customs brokers only file. Communicate with the customer service team for proper documentations.
• Know the ACE / ABI system.
• Monitor all processes and ensure compliance to all Federal regulations and custom duties.
• Coordinate with various departments and maintain compliance to all import operations.
• Prepare required documents and procedures according to company standards and ensure compliance to service requirements.
• Ensure that freight paperwork are completed and approved before transportation.
• Maintain knowledge on all industry rules and regulations and perform all custom duties.
• Uphold a strong and professional relationship with transportation agencies and sales.
• Demonstrate an emphasis on customer satisfaction per company policy
• Maintain shipment files and ensure billing is completed within a timely fashion.
• Assisting as backup for alternate accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work on site, this is not a remote position
• Expected to maintain conformance to ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 integrated management systems.
• Must have knowledge of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule
• Must have knowledge in food and beverage commodities as well as general commodities
• Must be able to anticipate problems and be able to liaise with governmental companies to solve them
• Must be able File and follow ISF’s
• Must have knowledge of FDA, USDA, Fish & Wildlife, EPA, and other government agencies when applicable
• Follow up with Customs and OGA, to ensure customs releases.
• Perform and Audit of the file to ensure all customs formalities have being satisfied

Preferred Qualifications

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