The Camelot Company is a Customs brokerage and import freight forwarder located in Schiller Park, near O’Hare airport, currently seeking an Import Customs Entry Writer to oversee daily import operations on assigned accounts.
The Camelot Company prides itself as an employee’s employer… meaning we understand your needs. We offer flex scheduling and we maintain a relaxed open office environment. A strong candidate would understand they are joining a family company with a rich history spanning over 45 years in the Customs brokerage and freight forwarding industry.
We are hiring for the following position within our organization:
Import Customs Entry Writer
We are looking for candidates who are interested in logistics, supply chain, and the importation process.
Responsibilities include:
- Handle shipments from start to finish (all modes of transportation from overseas)
- Ensure documentation is accurately processed, distributed and released to carrier, customs, and agents in a timely manner
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers, carriers, and vendors
- Track and trace shipments and provide updates to customers accordingly
- Manage Customer Tracking Reports
- Create and maintain customer SOPs
- Provide highest quality customer service
- Assist as backup for alternate accounts within the company
- Keep updated on ever changing rules and regulations regarding other governmental agencies within our industry
- Prepare accurate Accounting & Billing for each shipment
- Periodic collection of customer payment for specific transactions
Qualifications:
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience
- Customer focused work ethic
- Manage workload daily including prioritizing, organizing, and scheduling workflow to meet required time-frames
- Effective and professional written and verbal communication skills
- Effective problem solving skills
- Ability to question and probe for understanding
- Timely decision making
- Strong computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Capable of creating and maintaining spreadsheets on Microsoft Excel
Benefits Include:
- 401K
- 100% PPO Paid Health Insurance
- Strive for 7.5 Hour Work Day
- 3 weeks PTO after 1 Year
How to apply: Send your resume to careers@camelotcompany.com
