Job #: T6791 | Added Date: 06/08/2021

Entry Writer

IMPORT / EXPORT

  • Temporary
  • $18/hr
  • Region: US
  • Location: Jamaica , NY

Overview

JFK Area. Temporary assignment.


Description

• Classifying imported commodities, filing entries, and solve any issue related to customs clearance with help of CHB
• Negotiating contracts, transportation and handling costs;
• Obtaining, checking and/or preparing all transportation documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements, packing specifications, and compliance with local and international regulations.
• Liaising with third parties to move goods (by road, rail, air or sea) in accordance with customer requirements.
• Arranging tucking companies for urgent and high-value freight and managing the risk door to door;
• Coordinating US Customs Brokerage to guide the freight efficiently through complex procedures import procedures.
• Processing bills and accounting related to import shipments.
• Working closely with customers, colleagues and third parties to ensure smooth operations to deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and produce accurate output in high pressure and fast pace environment
Since a freight forwarder works with companies across the globe managing shipments, they have to be well-organized and able to coordinate shipments between multiple carriers and modes of transportation.


Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required, good IT skills, experience with Microsoft Office with intermediate to proficiency in Excel required.