Senior Entry Writer
Location: Torrance, CA
Location: Torrance, CA
We are seeking an experienced Entry Writer to join an established international freight forwarding and customs brokerage operation in Torrance. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and processing customs entries, ensuring all import documentation is accurate and shipments comply with relevant customs regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, review and submit customs entries for a variety of imported commodities.
- Ensure all customs documentation is accurate and complies with CBP regulations.
- Review commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading and other import documentation.
- Classify products using the correct HTS codes and ensure accurate duty calculations.
- Communicate with customers, freight forwarders, customs officials and overseas agents.
- Monitor customs clearance progress and resolve any entry-related issues or delays.
- Maintain accurate shipment records and ensure all documentation is properly filed.
- Assist with customs compliance requirements and support internal audits where necessary.
- Keep customers updated on clearance status and any additional documentation required.
- Prepare, review and submit customs entries for a variety of imported commodities.
- Ensure all customs documentation is accurate and complies with CBP regulations.
- Review commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading and other import documentation.
- Classify products using the correct HTS codes and ensure accurate duty calculations.
- Communicate with customers, freight forwarders, customs officials and overseas agents.
- Monitor customs clearance progress and resolve any entry-related issues or delays.
- Maintain accurate shipment records and ensure all documentation is properly filed.
- Assist with customs compliance requirements and support internal audits where necessary.
- Keep customers updated on clearance status and any additional documentation required.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years' experience working as an Entry Writer within a customs brokerage or freight forwarding environment.
- Good understanding of US Customs regulations and import procedures.
- Experience preparing and filing customs entries.
- Knowledge of HTS classification, duty rates and import documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Good communication and customer service abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience using CargoWise or similar customs brokerage software preferred.
- Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience working as an Entry Writer within a customs brokerage or freight forwarding environment.
- Good understanding of US Customs regulations and import procedures.
- Experience preparing and filing customs entries.
- Knowledge of HTS classification, duty rates and import documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Good communication and customer service abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience using CargoWise or similar customs brokerage software preferred.
- Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Opportunity to join an established international logistics operation.
- Supportive team environment.
- Long-term career development and progression opportunities.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Opportunity to join an established international logistics operation.
- Supportive team environment.
- Long-term career development and progression opportunities.