Entry Writer or Customs Brokerage

3 weeks ago

Renton, United States Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions Full time

A global freight forwarder company in Renton, WA is looking for an experienced Entry Writer /Customs Broker to join their team.


This position requires you to have minimum of 3 years Entry Writer / Customs Broker experience in the international logistics field. We are looking for someone who has knowledge of regulation for both import and export. If you do not have a broker license, we can accept your application as long as you demonstrate your knowledge of international shipment.


This position is full time and direct hired. You will be provided Medical and Dental insurance after you complete our 3 month probation term. Also, this is not WFH or Hybrid position. You will be required to work in the office Monday to Friday.


Responsibilities for Entry Writer / Customs Broker:

  • Serves as the customer service liaison between the Company and the customers
  • Processes Custom and OGA (other government agency) entries for clearance of goods into the United States
  • Opens files, enters notes, information and document requests in Cargowise and/or AS400 system
  • Classifies invoice based on HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule)
  • Sends information/document requests to company's employees, suppliers, service providers and/or U.S. Government agencies as needed
  • Communicates with specified offices, departments, and teams on all issues affecting customs brokerage
  • Files document requests, correspondence and documents in a file folder identified by the applicable shipping/reference number
  • Ensures compliance with regard to U.S. Government regulatory agencies such as FDA, EPA, FCC, Fish & Wildlife, etc.
  • Convert and verify shipment weight, volume and foreign currency
  • Maintain communication with customers, carriers and vendors
  • Coordinate pick-ups and invoice files
  • Assist customers with questions, complaints, requests, tracking and tracing
  • Handles accounting processes accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Coordination of shipments from airline, ocean piers and CFS (container freight station) to customer/consignee destination.
  • Review documentation or issue documents to meet government regulations and carrier regulations.
  • Must have knowledge of buying/selling rates to ensure profitability
  • Ensure email and telephone calls are promptly and politely answered
  • Other duties as required and assigned


Requirements for Entry Writer / Customs Broker:

  • High school diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalency
  • Minimum 3 years experience in customs brokerage or an equivalent combination of both education and experience.
  • Knowledge of U.S. Government Agency requirements
  • Knowledge of U.S. Customs and OGA clearance of freight
  • PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Work, Access and Excel.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills that demonstrate a proven ability to develop relationships with a range of internal and external customer.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to read and interpret documents
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
  • Ability to multi task
  • Mathematical skills essential to ensure accuracy in calculations


Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc., has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for almost 20 years. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas industries. With the recent expansion to California and the NYC/NJ area, our coastal offices have started working with clients in the Banking, Finance, and Entertainment Industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of you to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career.

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