Entry Writer-updated
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Work type
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2026-08-03
Job description
JOB SUMMARY:
Prepares and compiles documents required by federal government for discharge of foreign cargo at domestic port to serve as intermediary between importers, merchant shipping companies, airlines, railroads, trucking companies, pipeline operators, and the United States Customs Service by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisor.
Essential Functions:
Act as focal point of contact for existing and new customers
Daily arrangement of customs clearance, and monitor the customs brokers daily procedure & reports
Implement SOP perfectly to meets customer specific requirement
Working with Coordinator/Documentation in terms of System data entry and checking
Invoice preparing, cost checking and presenting, job checking and closing
Support manger to meet with customer for better communication, efficient cooperation, or removing the misunderstanding, etc.
Complete other related jobs assigned by the team leader
Exemption Type
Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Job Requirements
Minimum (3) years of relevant experience.
A college degree is required.
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
Good communication and organization skills and a strong attention to detail are required.
The ability to work on a team is strongly desired.
Familiar with customs clearances procedure both in import and export.
Knowledge of import and export procedure
Knowledge of customs policy
Good Microsoft Office Skills in Excel and Word
Candidate should have the ability to learn various computer programs.
Physical Capabilities:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position is considered to be sedentary, and no unusual physical requirements are necessary to perform daily tasks. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach with hands and arms, vision abilities, hear, speak and read. The employee is regularly required to use but is not limited to computer, fax machine and phone. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Compensation based on experience.