Customs Brokerage Entry Agent
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Columbus, OH, United States
About Us
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The Customs Brokerage Entry Agent is responsible for working in our Customs Brokerage Department to process import shipments and customs brokerage for our customers.
This position has a base compensation range of $26.45 to $28.85. In addition to this base compensation, you'll benefit from our competitive health and welfare programs, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, opportunities for tuition assistance, and incentive compensation for eligible positions. Salary determination considers your skills, experience, job location, internal pay equity and job architecture. Hellmann Worldwide Logistics regularly reviews our pay ranges against industry standards to ensure fairness.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Performs all functions required by the brokerage department to service the client
Performs functions including troubleshooting and problem-solving to provide exceptional customer service
Performs daily follow up on all open issues with the client, carrier, forwarder, CBP, or PGA to resolve any delays in entry processing
Manages all aspects of the entry process from receipt of documents or data to delivery, billing and scanning.
Audits commercial documents for accuracy, and verifies description, value, term of sale, country of origin, classification, and all areas required by CBP and any and all PGA’s
Enters all required data accurately into Hellmann’s brokerage system to complete the entry and achieve full release with CBP and PGA.
Coordinates with the origin station, supplier or third party to process the Importer Security Filing (ISF) on behalf the importer.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not supervise any direct reports.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And Experience
Associate’s Degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered in lieu of educational requirement
High School Diploma or GED
One to three years of previous experience in freight forwarding industry preferred
Completion of any industry related course is an asset
Knowledge, Skills, & Attributes
Organization skills
Time management and prioritization
Customer-focused
Adaptable / flexible to high-pressured environment
Interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Email, and Internet
Proficient in world geography, shipping documentation, and Incoterms preferred
Proficient written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as freight rates, discounts, and other percentages
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequently required to stand, and walk
Regularly required to sit for extended periods
Regularly uses arms to reach, hands and fingers for computer and phone use
Speaking clearly and listening for heavy phone contact
Requires close-up and computer screen distance vision ability
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics are similar to those of an office setting with various office equipment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Inclusion and social diversity are firmly anchored values in our corporate culture. Regardless of gender, age, any disabilities, religion, ethnic origin or sexual identity: We are looking forward to meeting you!
If you are excited by this fantastic opportunity and have what it takes, then click APPLY!
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For the better. Together.
The Customs Brokerage Entry Agent is responsible for working in our Customs Brokerage Department to process import shipments and customs brokerage for our customers.
This position has a base compensation range of $26.45 to $28.85. In addition to this base compensation, you'll benefit from our competitive health and welfare programs, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, opportunities for tuition assistance, and incentive compensation for eligible positions. Salary determination considers your skills, experience, job location, internal pay equity and job architecture. Hellmann Worldwide Logistics regularly reviews our pay ranges against industry standards to ensure fairness.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Performs all functions required by the brokerage department to service the client
Performs functions including troubleshooting and problem-solving to provide exceptional customer service
Performs daily follow up on all open issues with the client, carrier, forwarder, CBP, or PGA to resolve any delays in entry processing
Manages all aspects of the entry process from receipt of documents or data to delivery, billing and scanning.
Audits commercial documents for accuracy, and verifies description, value, term of sale, country of origin, classification, and all areas required by CBP and any and all PGA’s
Enters all required data accurately into Hellmann’s brokerage system to complete the entry and achieve full release with CBP and PGA.
Coordinates with the origin station, supplier or third party to process the Importer Security Filing (ISF) on behalf the importer.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not supervise any direct reports.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And Experience
Associate’s Degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered in lieu of educational requirement
High School Diploma or GED
One to three years of previous experience in freight forwarding industry preferred
Completion of any industry related course is an asset
Knowledge, Skills, & Attributes
Organization skills
Time management and prioritization
Customer-focused
Adaptable / flexible to high-pressured environment
Interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Email, and Internet
Proficient in world geography, shipping documentation, and Incoterms preferred
Proficient written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as freight rates, discounts, and other percentages
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequently required to stand, and walk
Regularly required to sit for extended periods
Regularly uses arms to reach, hands and fingers for computer and phone use
Speaking clearly and listening for heavy phone contact
Requires close-up and computer screen distance vision ability
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics are similar to those of an office setting with various office equipment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Inclusion and social diversity are firmly anchored values in our corporate culture. Regardless of gender, age, any disabilities, religion, ethnic origin or sexual identity: We are looking forward to meeting you!
If you are excited by this fantastic opportunity and have what it takes, then click APPLY!
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