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Customs Entry Writer

Kuehne + Nagel Group, Dulles, Virginia, United States

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Overview As a Customs Entry Writer at Kuehne+Nagel, your job is to optimise logistics to keep our global supply chains running smoothly. But the impact of your work goes beyond that. In fact, your expertise makes both special and ordinary moments possible for people around the world. For example, your work could ensure that a global product launch happens on time—such as ethically sourced beauty and bath products stocked at local stores for your loved one's valued self‑care routine. It’s import and export work, but it’s also so much more than we imagine.

The Work Location Kuehne + Nagel Inc., 22920 Ladbrook Drive, Suite 120, Dulles, VA 20166-2065, United States

Reporting and Responsibilities Reporting to the Customs Brokerage Manager, you will be responsible for auditing all Customs entries performed by teammates. You will also process Customs entries by way of pre‑keying of entries, learning of filing of customs entries, analyzing documents, accurately processing entries with US Customs and Border Protection and other duties related to customs entries.

How you create impact

Preparation of all documents necessary to clear merchandise through US Customs & Border Protection, PGA’s (Participating Governmental Agencies i.e. FDA, EPA, DOT, FCC, Fish and Wildlife)

Ensure timely arrival and readiness to work at your assigned starting time

Process shipments within department guidelines according to NBSC Customer list/Controlling branch instructions

Ensure timely and accurate input of all data/information necessary to process and facilitate shipments through U.S. Customs and PSG’s

Classify goods according to the customers SOP’s and/or instructions

Check Cargowise “buckets” daily to ensure all steps in entry/brokerage processes are being followed

Document review and assessment for accuracy, verification of critical data elements for entry processing

Scanning, archiving of entry document images and communicate entry # and entry status to carrier

Communicate documentation discrepancies to supervisor and/or controlling branch

Request or compile any necessary import documentation from client

Manage and assist to resolve all customer queries and ensure resolution of all problems

Interact closely with internal customers/departments to ensure customer service levels are achieved

Achieve minimum prescribed hours of training each year

What we would like you to bring

HS Diploma or Bachelor's degree is desirable

2+ years of experience in Customs brokerage handling import shipments

Proficiency in customs brokerage software (e.g., Cargowise) and Microsoft Office Suite is an asset

Knowledge on Incoterms, CBP regulations, FDA Prior Notice, and other HTSUS Classification import processes.

Ability to multi-task, attention to detail, analyze complex regulatory requirements, and ensure 100% compliance

What's in it for you There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun and interesting global work environment.

Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Who we are Logistics shapes everyday life — from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life‑saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment). Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.

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