Customs Entry Writer

A client is looking for a Customs Entry writer to work on an 3 month contract to fill in for another Entry Writer while out on Mat leave. This person will be expected to work hybrid onsite 2-3 days a week located in Brentwood, TN. Your responsibilities will include tracking and tracing containers and bills of lading, managing end transits, and understanding the supply chain's status. You will handle assigned ports of entry, track master bills, and manage the movement of freight. Once you know the location of shipments, you will work on the files to process invoices, verify weights and pieces, conduct self-audits, and review system data against submitted documents. You will reconcile discrepancies with the appropriate parties and act as an investigative reporter to ensure compliance with the 10+2 rules (importer security filing). It is imperative that this person has a very strong attention to detail and understands the significance and overall business impact if errors are not caught proactively. This person will be working closely with the team of other entry writers (2) customs analysts, as well as logistics, sourcing, buying, and third-party teams.


1. Manage ISF filings, ensuring required information is provided and filed timely.
2. Receive and review documentation to input and transmit data for CBP release of shipments.
3. Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders to gather any pending information necessary for customs clearance in a clear and concise manner.
4. Maintain and update maintenance tables in our GTM platform
5. Track and trace shipments and coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders and CFS on the availability of imported shipments
6. Consolidate entry management using transportation manifest to ensure master bills are combined to maximize the merchandise process fees
7. Manage and track all Canadian rail clearance
8. Follow and maintain SOPS for company entry procedures.
9. Basic knowledge of INCO terms, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Customs regulations and other government agency requirements (FDA, EPA, DOT, USDA etc)
10. Process documents through the company’s automated system, obtaining Customs release and other government agency releases as appropriate.
11. Coordinate with customs examinations stations for delivery and release of entries
12. Recognize routine and non-routine transactions for reporting discrepancies to management.
13. Report on and manage all entry exceptions in a timely manner, understanding when escalation is necessary.
14. Establish workflow to monitor ABI messages, errors, rejects
15. Monitor periodic monthly statements and ensure accuracy and timely payment
16. Maintain entry documentation files as required by customs recordkeeping regulations
17. Post entry management and processing

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Experience: 1-3 years experience with entry writer position or International transportation coordinator.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, logistics or transportation preferred. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
Solid knowledge of air freight, FCL, LCL, and Consolidations for import transportation
Ability and proficiency in Microsoft Office software especially Excel and Access
Must have knowledge of INCO terms, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Customs regulations and other government agency requirements (FDA, EPA, DOT, USDA, etc.)
Solid knowledge of domestic and international geography including countries, major cities and ocean ports along with basic knowledge of U.S. Regulatory Laws
Must be able to demonstrate a sense of urgency
Must be detail oriented, thorough and accurate and can efficiently solve problems

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.