Import Export Coordinator

Title: Customs Entry Writer

Schedule: Onsite

Temp to hire

Location: Valley Stream, NY

Pay range: $20 - $22 hourly

Key Responsibilities:

Own all CHB operations services for the customers assigned to them, including but not limited to:

• Providing customer service to assigned customers and assisting customers with questions and requests for information.
• Processing Customs entries and OGA for clearance of goods.
• Opens entry files, and subsequently processes entries according to outlined KPI
• Coordinates clearance of shipments with forwarders, Steamship Lines, Airlines, to ensure shipments are released timely.
• Completes customer billing and/or other required reports.
• Ensures compliance with regard to OGA (FDA, F&W, EPA, FCC etc.)
• Completes tracking and tracing for inbound shipments.
• Completes billing timely according to KPI
• Coordination of delivery for shipments from airline, ocean piers and CFS (container freight station) to customer/consignee destination.
• Reviews entry documentation to ensure it meets government regulations.
• Maintain customer SOPs and make updates as needed

Requirements:

• 1 or more years of experience in customs brokerage, logistics, freight forwarding, or import/export operations.
• Basic understanding of customs documentation, import processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills when working with customers, carriers, and internal teams.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address shipment or documentation issues.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Bachelors degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Customs House Broker (CHB) license preferred but not required.

ABOUT US:

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies.

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.