Customs Brokerage Entry Writer (Irvine)

About Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.
GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.
Summary
The Customs Entry Writer position is mainly responsible for accurate and timely transmission of customs entries to US Customs and Border Protection. This position will act as the liaison to overseas offices, customers, CBP, PGA's, and other involved parties and will need to work efficiently in order to clear imported goods through US Customs.
Compensation
$52,000-$56,000/Year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selected)
Responsibilities
• Process Customs Entries and ISF
◦ Gather required documents and perform document review and assessment for accuracy
◦ Verify key data elements (C.O.O., IOR, terms of sale, NDC, NEV, etc.) for entry
◦ Verify ISF to ensure adherence to customer SOP's, federal/international regulations, and Glovis
America's SOP
◦ Closely monitor ISF requests and complete ISF filing in an accurate and timely manner
◦ Process import US Customs documentation - including CF 3461, 7501, 7512 - and transmit to US Customs via ABI system
◦ Process PGAs declarations - including FDA, DOT, FCC, F&W, TTB, USDA, etc.
◦ Review and monitor all customs release, rejections, and other correspondence as needed
◦ Responsible for timely and accurate communication with all related parties, including oversea offices, customers, CBP, PGAs, etc.
◦ Prepare entry documents for Customs approval and Duty payments
◦ Perform audit review on all assigned entry files and duty payments to US Customs
◦ Process customs related AR/AP invoices
• Respond to Inquiries from Customers, Oversea Offices and Resolve Issues
◦ Monitor and respond to customer inquiries in timely manner
◦ Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendation to management
• Prepare and Present Reports on a Regular Basis
◦ Prepare operational reports related customs brokerage (e.g. ISF report)
◦ Prepare finance related reports (e.g. monthly AR/AP report)
• Other Duties as Assigned
Benefits of working at Hyundai GLOVIS America Inc.
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short and Long Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
• Pet Insurance
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
• 401(k) with Generous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Auto Allowance*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*
*Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy
Skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills Required
• Basic knowledge of INCO terms, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Customs regulations and other government agency requirement Required
• Accurate and rapid data entry skills Required
• Ability to work with demanding deadlines, and work overtime and weekends if needed
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Required
• Must be detail oriented, thorough and accurate and have the ability to efficiently resolve problems Required
• Ability to establish priorities and accomplish multiple tasks; must be organized Required
• Understanding requirements of timely delivery of import cargo Required
• Customer service and account management Required
• Bilingual in English and Korean is highly Preferred
Education & Experience
• High School Diploma/G.E.D Required
• 1 - 2 years of related experience in Customs Brokerage and/or Freight Forwarding Required
Physical Requirements
• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
• Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
• Stand/walk
• Carry/lift a maximum of 20 pounds
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functi