SEKO Logistics

Entry Writer

SEKO Logistics Elk Grove Village, IL
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Job Description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Follow company procedures and client-specific desk-level Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Monitor and track inbound shipments.
  • Review the accuracy of commercial documentation and annotate for entry purposes.
  • Review and resolve anomalies or other issues that may prevent timely entry and/or release of goods with internal and external parties.
  • Prepare and transmit CBP and PGA entries and transmissions electronically.
  • Coordinate the release of goods from CBP or PGA, including holds and examinations.
  • Issue freight availability notices or delivery orders and coordinate delivery of goods.
  • Respond to incoming communications from internal and external parties in a timely manner.
  • Scan, upload, and archive entry related documentation.
  • Prepare and complete invoicing.
  • Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace. Comply with instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures. Co-operate with management in its fulfilment of its legislative obligations.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

  • Possess attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Must have excellent customer service skills, responding promptly and professionally to customer needs and requests for service and assistance.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide using units of U.S. currency, weight, volume, and distance measurements.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine correspondence.
  • Must be detailed oriented with good organization skills.
  • Strong data entry skills with approximately 45 WPM or better.
  • Possess basic skills with Microsoft products such as Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Minimum

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 3-5 years of prior customs brokerage experience

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
  • Customs Broker License preferred

Specialist Certifications

  • None

SEKO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
  • Industries

    Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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