IMPORT/EXPORT DOCUMENTATION CLERK

Description

Job Summary: Coordinate and prepare customs entries, ensure accurate documentation, and keep clients informed about the status of their goods. Key Highlights: 1. Minimum 2-year experience required in a customs agency 2. Knowledge of Customs Law, customs entries, and commodity classification 3. Proficiency in computer software and strong verbal communication skills **GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES** * Collect and prepare necessary documentation to initiate customs entry preparation for customs clearance, and keep clients informed about the status of their goods. **SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES** * Prepare customs entries * Verify that documentation submitted by clients is complete and accurate * Initial the invoice covering received goods as evidence of documentation review * Enter customs entry data according to the information on the worksheet * Send required information to the warehouse for preparing shipper's documents, as well as loading orders for trucks located at the warehouse * Coordinate cross-border movement and customs clearance of goods * Comply with ISO\-9001:2008 quality standard requirements **REQUIRED SKILLS FOR THIS POSITION** Knowledge of: * Fields comprising a customs entry * Software used for preparing customs entries * Customs Law, its regulations, and other customs-related provisions * Tariff schedule * Customs operations manual * Commodity classification * Ability to handle any import procedure * Computer software proficiency (Word, Excel, Power\-Point, etc.) * Darwin software knowledge * Strong verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team **NOTABLE ASPECTS:** * Requires long daily working hours; some tasks are performed under pressure, always with the best possible attitude * Professional appearance **WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:** * Internally: All staff of the agency * Externally: Clients, clients’ suppliers, freight carriers, warehouse personnel, and U.S. customs agencies Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $3,000\.00 \- $4,000\.00 per week Education: * Completed technical degree (Preferred) Experience: * Customs agency: 2 years (Mandatory) Language: * English (Mandatory) Work Location: On-site employment