As a leading 3PL for 15+ years, we have the resources and know-how to manage the pick-up and delivery of product over the ocean, air and land no matter if it is international or domestic. Jillamy offers a full complement of freight forwarding solutions; including a customs brokerage as well as logistics, packaging and warehousing services. A fully-integrated transportation service network excelling in fulfilling our customers’ unique contract packaging, warehousing, shipping needs and capacity requirements, while ensuring reasonable costs and reliable deliveries. We have a warehouse footprint of over 1,000,000 square feet strategically located to major markets. Our food grade warehouses perform pick/pack, kitting, bagging, blister sealing, and provide cross dock capabilities.
We offer a team-based environment that encourages leadership and resourcefulness, and rewards the “roll-up-your-sleeves, let’s get the job done” attitude. We are seeking experienced and qualified candidates for full-time position as a Customs Entry Specialist located in Chalfont, PA.
Position Overview: This position will be responsible for filling Import Ocean, Air, Road and Rail entries from one line to five hundred plus lines. Accuracy and attention to detail is a must!
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:
• Provides accurate and timely entry of individual line items for Import Ocean, air, Road and Rail.
• Maintains current knowledge and compliance in Harmonized Tarif Schedule (HTS), Automated Brokerage Interface (ABI), Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), Partner Government Agencies (PGA: FDA, EPA, Fish & Wildlife, etc).
• Communicates effectively and professionally.
• Actively seeks and supports continuous improvement activities in process efficiencies, costs and effectiveness of work.
• Provides attention to detail and proactively address issues in a timely manner.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
• Operates safely in all conditions.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.
• Follows company policies and procedures.
• Stay current with industry trends and provide insight to industry best practices.
• Recruit actively in support of existing business and new business growth.
• Communicates effectively and professionally.
• Actively seeks and supports continuous improvement activities in process efficiencies, costs and effectiveness of work.
• Provides attention to detail and proactively address issues in a timely manner.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
• Operates safely in all conditions.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.
• Follows company policies and procedures.
Qualifications & Preferred Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 3-5 years experience and previous brokerage-related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HTS, ABI, ACE, PGA preferred.
• Strong attention to detail required.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, with focus on supply chain management preferred.
• Quick learner, multi-tasker, organized, detail-oriented, problem-solver.
• Strong customer service and communication skills; thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience managing/prioritizing own work assignments, and meeting deadlines.
• Requires confidence and independent decision-making skills to problem-solve, juggle competing priorities, and provide accurate and responsive customer service.
• Ability to quickly assess client situations, and escalate to management when needed.
• Customer contact and prior experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required with internal and external stakeholders. Must respond well to questions and have ability to read, interpret and comply with written information and documents such as safety rules, operations / procedure manuals and instructions with a high comprehension and concentration level to include the ability to meet deadlines.
• Sharp attention to detail including accurate data and numbers.
• Ability to organize/prioritize work in order to productively and efficiently meet deadlines.
• Professional presence with the ability to diffuse difficult situations and problem solve effective solutions.
• Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment.
• Experience with standard Microsoft Office and related technology. Required computer skills; proficiency with Windows operating system, Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, email, and internet browsers.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
Generous competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx plans, Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurances, 401(k) plan with Employer Match, Voluntary Term Life/AD&D, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Direct Deposit, Annual Reviews, etc.
Interested candidates should apply online at https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/List/4919/Jillamy-Inc for immediate consideration. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.jillamy.com.
We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on any legally recognized basis, including but not limited to race, age, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, non-job related handicap or disability or veteran status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require an accommodation in the application process, please advise Jillamy, Inc. Human Resources Department.