Customs Entry Writer
- Full Time
Cavalier Logistics
- Elk Grove Village, IL
$50
- 55K /yr Posted on 07/29/26 (
Ref:
202)
Customs Entry Writer (Full-Time)
Cavalier Logistics, established in 1985, specializes in full-service logistics solutions to meet today's demanding environment. We are a premier provider of global transportation, warehousing and logistics services with headquarters in Virginia, multiple offices throughout the United States and an international office in London.
Cavalier Logistics is seeking a full-time Customs Entry Writer to join our import team located in Elk Grove, IL. The Customs Entry Writer is responsible for processing documentation required by US Customs and Border Protection for entry of goods into the US on behalf of importers. Industry experience is required, andpensation will depend upon that experience.
Cavalier is an equal opportunity employer offering apetitive salary and full benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide impeccable customer service
Perform audit review on all assigned brokerage files and payments to customs
Maintain and keep current all customspliance documentation
Process documents through the Company's ABI system, obtaining Customs release and other government agency releases as appropriate. Arrange both delivery and the invoicing of the import account for services rendered
Review and monitor all Customs rejections, requests for information for clients and any other government agency, and other correspondence.
Mandatory daily correspondence with overseas and domestic agents, as well as airlines, steamship lines, and co-loaders
Work closely with other departments to deliver high level of service to customers.
Perform other duties as assigned
Report all issues to customers and management affecting clearance and delivery in a timely manner in writing or verbally
Reporting freight discrepancies to management
Ensure that all files contain all necessary document copies
Must be able to pass a background check
Required Skills:
Basic knowledge of INCO terms, the Harmonized Tariff Scle, Customs regulations and partner government agency requirements
Solid knowledge of domestic and international geography including countries, major cities and ocean ports along with basic knowledge of U.S. Regulatory Laws
Ability to work with demanding deadlines
Excellentmunication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Must be detail oriented, thorough and accurate. Must have proven analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to establish priorities and aplish multiple tasks, must beanized
Strong PC skills including fast, accurate typing skills
Work effectively via phone, fax, e-mail. Good planning andanization skills; ability to multitask and be a self-starter
Must be dependable, timely, and have a sense of urgency.
Education:
Minimum high school diploma or GED
Previous Experience
2 years of customs entry writing experience required
Benefits & Compensation:
Competitive Compensation
- Depends on Experience
Health Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program
If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, are a self-starter, have greatanizational skills and are a team player
- for this great position today!
We are an equal employment opportunity employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.