Customs Entry Writer Job at CEVA Logistics in Torrance

CEVA Logistics is one of the leading logistics companies globally, with over 1,500 facilities in more than 170 countries offering a complete range of contract logistics, freight forwarding, transportation and distribution management services. It offers supply chain support, along with logistics consultation, industry specific customization, global level freight management and system implementation.

At CEVA, we put people first and we strive for better ways in everything we do; our culture is embodied by Boldness, Imagination, Exemplary and Excellence. With these values at the core of our business, our workplace employs 110,000 diverse, cohesive team members who hold each other accountable and encourage each other to create a safe, and inclusive work environment.

Hourly Rate: $26.00 - $28.00

YOUR ROLE

Are you known for your attention to detail and excellent customer service? Are you passionate about overseeing and developing efficient shipment logistics for a wide range of varying accounts? If so, we have an opportunity that would allow you to provide a vital service for managing the coordination of shipments, ensuring compliance with various government regulations for our Customs Brokerage Division.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Receive, review and process documentation for an assigned base of accounts, and process documents through the system
• Serve as single point of coordination between customers (internal and external), U.S. Customs and Border protection and other government agencies to ensure service commitments are achieved and maintained in accordance with client and company objectives
• Resolve and Communicate clearance issues with internal team members and with customers
• Prioritize shipments based on ETA or other factors
• Process customs bonds as needed
• Obtain release and other government agency releases as appropriate, arranging receiving or delivery, and ensuring invoicing for services is completed accurately and within the timeframe consistent with the account and company policy.
• Process other duties required for compliant release and timely delivery and receipt of shipments after release including but not limited to OGA release, cargo delivery set-up, and client invoicing.
• Ensure each file is invoiced correctly
• Help identify areas that need improvement
• Capable of coordinating communication across groups. Ability to raise potential concerns or customer requirements.
• Stays up to date with current regulations with US Customs

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Education and Experience:

• 1-3 years of processing customs entries or related experience
• High School Diploma or GED

Skills:

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications
• Accurate typing skills and/or data entry skills
• Fluent in English, both written and oral

Characteristics:

• Ability to learn all aspects of the team’s work, and to provide cover and assistance on a regular basis
• Organizational and time management skills
• Self-starter, sense of urgency, communication
• Customer focused

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together. It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let’s work together to help you find your new role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career.