Senior Specialist, Entry Writer

Company: XPO Logistics
Location: Carol Stream
Posted on: January 10, 2022

Job Description:

Solutions driven success. XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO Logistics, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you're looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. As the Senior Specialist, Entry Writer, you will prepare, compile, and manage documentation and records to clear goods through U.S. Customs. Become a part of our growing, dynamic team and we'll help you build a career you can be proud of. Pay, benefits and more.We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more. What you'll do on a typical day:

• Prepares customs entries for all import shipments to be submitted to and released from U.S. Customs in a timely manner
• Document review and assessment of accuracy, verifying country of origin/export, IOR, terms of sale and value to ensure that compliance and federal regulation requirements are achieved
• Ensures that all entries are properly classified by using tools such as company profiles, CROSS (Customs Rulings Online Search System), Internet and communicating with the Importer of record
• Develop and maintain customer profiles based on the customer's shipment history. Coordinate with customers to classify new commodities per according to HTS
• Answer any Brokerage related inquiries internally and externally
• Assist with compliance matters including verifying power of attorney, conducting in depth research and development of classification
• Support the Sales Department to help increase Brokerage sales by educating customers on Brokerage operationsWhat you need to succeed at XPO:At a minimum, you'll need:
  • 2 years of customs brokerage experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Office It'd be great if you also have:
    • Bachelor's degree in Business or Logistics
    • 5 years of experience in customs brokerage
    • Strong analytical, communication and time management skillsBe part of something big. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
      The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.
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