Import Customs Clerk

Job Description:

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IMPORT CUSTOMS CLERK
MTS Logistics Inc. is a trustworthy service partner for all your international shipping needs. Founded in 2000, our company has experienced dynamic growth over the last 24 years, and currently offers a full range of logistical services to an expanding roster of satisfied clients all over the world. We are dedicated to our goal of delivering the very best logistical solutions to our customers, enabling them to manage their supply chains with a high degree of efficiency and quality.
We do more than just move your cargo from point A to point B. We provide comprehensive shipment planning and communication services which include:

• Personalized solutions
  
• A continuous flow of critical information
  
• Reduced risk
  
• Lower costs

In the highly competitive industry of international shipping and logistics, MTS Logistics is a widely respected brand characterized by a unique business approach and our total commitment to quality. All our staff members are dedicated to those core values that form the foundation of our business:

• Top-quality, personalized customer service
  
• Timely and accurate flow of critical information
  
• High standards of professional performance
  
• Continuous improvement of systems, processes and procedures

Job Responsibilities:

• Preparing U.S. Customs entries for a wide range of imports, including but not limited to RLF entries.
  
• Filing ADD/CVD, FDA, EPA, TSCA, and OGA data when it applies.
  
• Ensure that all documents required by U.S. Customs are correct and in compliance with U.S. Customs regulation.
  
• Develop and maintain customer profiles based on the customer's shipment history.
  
• Follow companies SOP's for each customer to ensure data required is correct for preparing an entry.
  
• Ensure all ISF's are filed timely and ISF is bill on file.
  
• Enjoys and works well with others.
  
• Ensure that all entries are properly classified by using tools such as company profiles, CROSS (Customs Rulings Online Search System), customers website and communicating with the Customer.
  
• Review all information prior to submitting entry to make sure information provided is correct.
  
• Follow up freight availability and make sure release is in place at the final port along with the LFD.
  
• Follow up with any exam holds (Ex. Vacis, Intensive Exam, FDA Holds etc.) and provide daily updates to the customer.
  
• Able to troubleshoot and resolve any issues that occur on an shipment(s).
  
• Monitor daily emails from customers and internal and respond in a timely manner.
  
• Billing on an daily bases.
  
• Arrange delivery of cargo and provide trucking quotes when our services is needed.

Other than salary MTS offers the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
  
• Dental insurance
  
• 401K plan with a match:
  MTS offers safe harbor plan with a guaranteed match of %4 minimum. This match might increase depending on the success of the overall company for that particular year
  
• PTO and sick days
  
• 2 weeks annual vacation in your first year. This goes up to 3 weeks after 5 years and 4 weeks after 10 years.

Mts offers the following perks

• Monthly gym membership reimbursement up to $99/month
  
• Friday catered lunches in the office

Job Requirements:

• Prior experience with Cargo Wise is a PLUS
  
• Minimum experience of 2 years required within the freight forwarding industry
  
• Entry Writer experience in sea, air, truck, and rail
  
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
  
• Excellent verbal &
  written communication skills and phone etiquette
  
• Exceptional customer service skills and follow up
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook