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Customs Entry Writer – Customs Brokerage & Trade Compliance – Cranford, NJ Freight Forwarding | Cranford, NJ (Union County / NY-NJ Metro) $58,000 – $75,000 Base + Bonus + Benefits WHY THIS ROLE The Cranford NJ customs team is scaling to handle growing transatlantic and European consolidation volumes coming into Port Newark and the JFK air cargo gateway. The Customs Entry Writer sits inside the brokerage desk, drafting and filing entries for named accounts across UK consumer goods, premium food & drink, fashion, pharma, and aerospace components. ABOUT Founded in 1886 in Southampton, UK, this transatlantic freight forwarder and customs broker operates across 28 countries with 3,500 employees. The business was built on customs brokerage and trade compliance, with licensed brokers in every major US and UK port. Forwarding strength sits in UK-US transatlantic, European ocean consolidation, and transatlantic air express. Vertical depth in UK consumer goods, premium food & drink, fashion & luxury, pharma, and aerospace components. The US HQ has been in Cranford NJ since 2004, handling customs entries across Port Newark, EWR, JFK, and bonded movements. WHAT YOU'LL DELIVER • Draft and file CBP 7501 entries for air, ocean, and bonded shipments via Port Newark, EWR, and JFK., • HTS classification, valuation, country-of-origin declarations, and duty / tax calculations., • ISF filings, AMS/ACE integration, and entry summaries within deadline., • FDA, USDA, TSCA, FWS, and other PGA (Partner Government Agency) filings per commodity., • CBP inquiry responses, CF-28/29 notices, and post-entry amendments. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR • 3+ years US customs entry writing experience., • Strong HTS classification skills across at least two product groups., • Working command of ACE, ABI, and one entry platform (CargoWise, Descartes, Kewill, or equivalent)., • Understanding of FDA / USDA / TSCA / FWS PGA filings, ISF timing, and bond types (single entry vs continuous)., • Entry accuracy record: error rate <1%. This role writes customs entries for imports across air, ocean, and bonded movement. Candidates from export-only, freight forwarding ops, or trucking brokerage backgrounds are welcome if you can evidence hands-on entry writing and US customs compliance fundamentals. WHAT'S ON OFFER Base $58,000 – $75,000 depending on experience and license progress. Annual bonus up to 8% of base, tied to entry accuracy, volume, and CBP response turnaround. License support: if you're studying for the US Customs Broker License (CHB), the business covers exam fees, study materials, and dedicated study time. Full medical, dental, and vision from day one, 401k with 4% match, 18 days PTO plus US public holidays, commuter benefits. Hybrid work model. Three days per week at the Cranford office, two days remote. Standard hours with cover expected around peak arrival windows at Port Newark and EWR. Progression track to Senior Entry Writer within 18-24 months, then to Licensed Customs Broker or Customs Manager for anyone completing the CHB. The Cranford team is 14 strong and reports into the US Customs Manager, with direct lines into the Southampton trade compliance HQ.

Job DescriptionLogistics Coordinator (Bilingual: Mandarin/English) Why Join Us? Join a high-energy team where your logistics expertise keeps our global supply chain moving. We don’t just ship products; we build relationships. We offer a supportive, collaborative atmosphere where your ideas for efficiency are actually heard and implemented. The Impact You’ll Make As our Logistics Coordinator, you are the "nerve center" of our operations. You will bridge the gap between our internal teams, global vendors, and retail partners to ensure our products reach customers on time, every time. Key Responsibilities • Global Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for warehouses, vendors, and partners in Asia (utilizing Mandarin fluency)., • End-to-End Oversight: Manage customer routing, shipment progress, and proactively provide ETA updates to stakeholders., • Strategic Optimization: Identify supply chain bottlenecks and implement cost-saving strategies to improve the bottom line., • Data & Documentation: Process BOLs, commercial invoices, and packing lists while maintaining 100% data integrity in our ERP and Excel tracking reports., • Problem Solving: Rapidly resolve freight claims, shipment delays, and discrepancies to minimize disruptions., • Reporting: Present regular performance reports and logistics insights to upper management.What You Bring to the Table, • Bilingual Fluency: Professional proficiency in Mandarin and English is required., • Experience: 1–3 years in Retail Logistics, Supply Chain, or Transportation., • Technical Savvy: Advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs/Pivot Tables) and experience with ERP/EDI platforms., • Freight Knowledge: Familiarity with LTL, FTL, Ocean, and Air freight procedures., • The "Pro" Mindset: A knack for multitasking under tight deadlines and the communication skills to build lasting partnerships with carriers.

Savino Del Bene is a Global Freight Forwarding Company headquartered in Florence, Italy. With more than 295 offices and 6,500 employees globally, Savino Del Bene is one of the leading logistics company that offers import, export, customs brokerage services and warehousing third party solutions servicing several Vertical Markets. We are currently seeking an Air Import Specialist to join our growing team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Receive, review, and process export documentation for accounts, • Must have a better than average understanding of the Import Regulations or other government agency regulations that govern exports, • Must have a better than average understanding of TSA regulations, • Ensure documentation is accurately processed, distributed and released to carrier, customers and agents in a timely manner, • Obtain and create quotes for shipments and source best method of transportation, • Communicate with overseas agents to ensure proper pre-alerts and documentation, • Continue to explore different options to reduce cost, and increase revenues, • Track and trace shipment and provide updates to clients and sales, • Uphold a strong and professional relationship with airlines, transportation agencies and sales, • Demonstrate an emphasis on customer satisfaction per company policy, • Maintain shipment files and ensure billing is completed within a timely fashion, • Assist as backup for alternate accounts, • Perform other duties as assigned, • Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations . Preferred Qualifications • High School Diploma or GED required, • 2 years experience with freight forwarder or export agency, • Knowledge on incoterms, • Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills; along with math skills for dimension conversions, • Intermediate to Advanced PC skills - MS Office, • Highly organized, • Professional and courteous demeanor, • Displays a flexible and open minded willingness to adapt to new environments and be a team player, • Must have good ethical standards

Job Description Job Title: Operations Coordinator (Logistics) Job Summary: The Operations Coordinator is responsible for supporting the day-to-day logistics and supply chain activities to ensure efficient and timely movement of goods. This role involves coordinating shipments, managing transportation processes, communicating with carriers and vendors, and resolving operational issues to maintain high service levels. Key Responsibilities: • Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, • Monitor and track deliveries, proactively addressing delays or issues, • Communicate with carriers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth operations, • Maintain and update logistics systems, shipment records, and documentation, • Analyze operational data to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements, • Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements, • Support process optimization initiatives to improve cost efficiency and service quality, • Handle customer inquiries related to shipping, delivery, and order status, • Creating and sending invoices to clients., • Reviewing and posting invoices from carriers and service providers, • Dispatching and managing truck deliveries, • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience), • 1–3 years of experience in logistics, operations, or supply chain (entry-level roles may require less), • Strong organizational and multitasking skills, • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with logistics or ERP systems is a plus, • Knowledge of transportation regulations and logistics processes, • Experience with transportation management systems (TMS) or similar logistics platforms, • Analytical mindset with attention to detail Company DescriptionKings Group Logistics is a leading Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) specializing in international and domestic transportation. We provide seamless logistics solutions, including ocean and air freight, customs brokerage, warehousing, and distribution, ensuring efficient supply chain management for businesses worldwide.Kings Group Logistics is a leading Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) specializing in international and domestic transportation. We provide seamless logistics solutions, including ocean and air freight, customs brokerage, warehousing, and distribution, ensuring efficient supply chain management for businesses worldwide.

Job Description About the Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned): • Manage FCL, LCL and special cargo (OOG) rate requests and lead the responses., • Manage the RFQ Process for Global FCL and LCL Sea Freight Tenders and leading RFQ in timely response., • Expert with pricing tools, databases, and processes., • Managed and updated the existing customers pricing., • Reviewed all sales requests for potential clients and offered rates based on market trends for each trade zone., • Analyzed changes in market conditions such as capacity, competition, schedules, and fees to develop, implement and track appropriate pricing strategies., • Proactively effectively communicate market/pricing/target strategies with our vendors and staff., • Independently analyze coming requests questions by using experience / strategy., • Negotiated rates and / or space allocation with steamship lines in support to Latin America, Trans-Pacific West/East Bound, Middle East, Oceania, Trans-Atlantic East/West Bound Trade lanes and Africa trade lanes., • Will collaborate closely with sales team, Kings Group Logistics branches and worldwide offices in developing strategy for winning success ratio of the sales staff., • Must be able to handle multiple requests at the same time., • Learn and understand the various pricing tools available to the team, such as reading the contracts, having skill on obtaining rate from the internal portal, being familiar with steam ship lines website., • Utilize logistics knowledge and experience to support and manage Sea freight pricing., • Provide sales support by issuing quotes on international trade lanes for existing and potential clients on services including spot rates, tenders, rate matrices and more, through the assistance of an Account Executive., • Generate daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual sales reports., • Coordinate with Account Executive(s) to generate new leads/quotations and improve/optimize their sales process., • Develop presentations for Account Executive(s) to present to potential customers., • Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals., • Create, maintain, and enter information into databases., • Support in the organization and maintenance of relationships throughout Kings Group Logistics’ portfolio., • Schedule and confirm appointments for clients, customers, or supervisors through the collaboration of an Account Executive., • Enter information pertaining to potential leads and current customers in the active CRM, Mailchimp., • Collaborate with Operations teams on an as needed basis for alternate options, rate discrepancies, etc., • Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team specific requirements. Work Schedule Office 9:00 am-5:00 pm EST Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have experience with Microsoft Office Suites. Education & Experience • Associate's degree preferred and 1-5 years of experience related to sales support and/or account management in a Freight Forwarding setting. Requirements: • Must have 2 years experience in Sea Freight Pricing or Procurement, • 1-5 years of experience supporting Account Executives in a B2B environment., • Must have 5 years experience working for a freight forwarder or steamship line, • Analytical skills related to supply chain, logistics, and transportation., • Highly focused and accurate with an uncompromising eye for detail., • Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills., • Communicate accurately and in a fast-paced, teamwork environment., • Computer literate and able to adapt to using in-house computer systems., • Entry level candidates with a degree related to supply chain/ international business or logistics., • Knowledge of quoting customers, the sales cycle and CRM system., • Teamwork and collaboration skills, • Excellent oral and written communication skills., • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to use your own initiative., • Hands-on approach and can-do attitude., • Manage a lot of emails effectively and organized them properly Company DescriptionKings Group Logistics is a leading Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) specializing in international and domestic transportation. We provide seamless logistics solutions, including ocean and air freight, customs brokerage, warehousing, and distribution, ensuring efficient supply chain management for businesses worldwide.Kings Group Logistics is a leading Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) specializing in international and domestic transportation. We provide seamless logistics solutions, including ocean and air freight, customs brokerage, warehousing, and distribution, ensuring efficient supply chain management for businesses worldwide.

Job Description Entry Writer – Customs Brokerage Salary Range: $55,000 – $80,000 annually (commensurate with experience) About the Role: We’re seeking a highly experienced Entry Writer to join our import operations team. This individual must be able to work independently, manage full-cycle customs entry processing, and troubleshoot complex compliance issues. This is a critical position within a growing brokerage department and requires an expert-level understanding of U.S. import regulations — along with mandatory CargoWise experience. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and file customs entries for ocean and air shipments in CargoWise, • Classify goods accurately using HTS codes, • Resolve holds, compliance issues, and CBP requests including CF-28s and CF-29s, • Work directly with freight forwarders, importers, and government agencies, • Maintain thorough documentation in compliance with U.S. Customs and PGAs, • Stay up to date with regulatory changes and proactively inform internal stakeholders, • Troubleshoot operational delays and provide quick, effective solutions Requirements: • 3+ years of experience as an entry writer in U.S. customs brokerage, • CargoWise experience is required (non-negotiable), • Strong knowledge of HTS classification and U.S. Customs procedures, • Ability to work independently and manage a high-volume workload, • Experience with ACE and ABI systems, • Excellent organizational and communication skills Why Join Us: • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Work with a reputable, well-established logistics firm, • Autonomy and respect for your customs expertise, • Supportive leadership and a collaborative culture

Job Description FreightTAS is excited to announce an opening for an Air Ocean Export professional who is well-versed in IATA and TSA regulations to join our New Jersey client. In this role, you will manage and facilitate export operations for both air and ocean freight, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations while meeting client expectations. Your expertise will be essential in coordinating shipments, preparing documentation, and maintaining a high standard of service throughout the export process. We are looking for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong analytical skills, and has a keen eye for detail. Our client values innovation and teamwork, and we support our employees in their professional development. If you are committed to excellence and eager to contribute to a collaborative work environment focused on results, we invite you to apply. Responsibilities • Coordinate air and ocean export shipments in compliance with IATA and TSA regulations., • Prepare and review export documentation, including bills of lading and customs forms., • Communicate effectively with clients, carriers, and customs to ensure timely shipments., • Monitor shipments to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any issues that may arise., • Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with company policies and regulations., • Minimum 2 years of experience in air and ocean export operations., • In-depth knowledge of IATA and TSA regulations., • Strong understanding of logistics and export compliance requirements., • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills., • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written., • Proficiency in logistics software and Microsoft Office Suite. Standard benefits

Job Description Air Import or Export Coordinator Salary - $50k to $65k base depending on experience Excellent benefits, 401k, medical Cargowise advantageous or similar software Must have a minimum of 2 years of current experience working at an International freight forwarder in operations is required to complete the tasks asked for this position. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US. Sorry, Visa/sponsorship is not available. The client Our client as a global leader in logistics and supply chain management, excels in providing comprehensive freight forwarding solutions across international borders. With a robust network of partners and cutting-edge technology, they ensure seamless, efficient, and cost-effective transportation of goods worldwide. Role The Import or Export coordinator is responsible for the handling of air or ocean import or export files, including following the compliance guidelines that are in place, preparing quotes, and customer service. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Handle day-to-day air or ocean import or export shipments. Pre-alert agent and shipper; organize and prepare documentation for customers; follow up with steamship lines; maintain daily reports for pending shipments as required. Ensure all required documents are received; send final documents as needed. Could you file the relevant documentation to process the shipments? Arrange pick-ups, deliveries and container loading as required. Maintain customer service updates, including tracking cargo from origin to destination. Set up billing and payables. Other duties as assigned. Desired Skills and Expertise: Commitment to excellent customer service, utilizing effective communication and follow-up skills. Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment at all levels of the organization or work independently with little or no supervision to achieve results. Practical problem-solving and decision-making skills. Qualifications: Minimum high school diploma or GED. 2 years experience in International freight forwarding logistics operations 2 years of customer service experience.

Job DescriptionReady to turn your passion into a career? Do you dream of working in a dynamic and fast-paced logistics environment, supporting mega events in sports, global music tours, and complex film projects? Want the chance to collaborate with some of the biggest names in entertainment and sports? Look no further! We’re looking for talented and passionate individuals like you to join our logistics team. Rock-it Cargo, a division of The Rock-It Company, brings iconic moments to the world. We’re proud to enable the world's moments in live events across live touring, sports & broadcasting, film & tv and experiential events. Rock-it Cargo operates seamlessly around the globe, bringing life-changing experiences to millions of people every year. The full-time Import-Export operations Coordinator will work from our Linden NJ office and assist the Rock-It Cargo Operations team with arranging domestic and international transportation by air and ocean for a variety of live performance touring projects. You will be instrumental in the success of our clients’ events. The Import-Export Operations Coordinator will strategically identify & book the best routes for each project, prepare and review necessary documentation for the shipments, manage key deadlines to keep projects on track, and cultivate lasting client and vendor relationships. In this role, you will work side-by-side with seasoned operations leaders, deepen your expertise across all types of shipments (air, trucking, and ocean) and projects, and build a strong foundation from which to grow your career in the industry. Responsibilities: • Assist the operations department in researching best routes and making bookings for domestic and international freight shipments, • Coordinate domestic and international import/export shipments via all modes of transport: air, trucking and ocean, • Review client manifests and prepare transportation documents, • Cultivate and maintain customer and vendor relationships, • Work closely with carriers, shippers, and consignees to ensure deadlines are met, • 2-3 years of Freight Forwarder experience; experience with live event import/export operations is a plus, • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry or military experience, • Basic freight forwarder knowledge; confidence with domestic and international air freight and trucking, • An excellent strategic mind – the ideal candidate will be able to expertly prioritize competing responsibilities, meticulously organize multiple complex projects, apply a sharp attention to detail to all work, and handle time-sensitive issues while remaining cool under pressure, • Excellent customer service & vendor relationship management skills, • Comfort with basic Excel functions, and a general ability to learn new software programs quickly, • Flexibility to travel and participate in on-call rotations What The Rock-It Company Will Offer You: A growing logistics platform within the entertainment and luxury import/export logistics industry providing unrivaled experience and expertise for live events, touring, sports, luxury auto and art freight forwarding. Our teams serve as the premier freight forwarders handling some of the world’s biggest concerts, festivals, and sporting events for many high-profile clients across the music & sports industries to make the greatest shows and events possible across the world. Work with some of the most well-known and successful companies in the world. Your work will make an impact and be appreciated by others. Benefits & Perks: • 18 paid vacation days per year to start, plus 2 floating holidays and 6 days of paid sick leave per year, • 11 paid holidays per year, • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus HSA funding and a 401(k) match, • Generous paid parental leave for all parents, • Employer-Funded Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance, • Continuing Education Reimbursement / Charitable Donation Matching, • The opportunity to work with the best in Live Event, Sports, Film, and Entertainment Logistics, • Eligible for free tickets to client events, when available

Forklift and general freight handling knowledge is a plus. Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer. Forward Air is seeking capable and career-oriented individuals to work in our fast-paced shipping/dock operation.

Position duties and responsibilities:.Processing of US Customs entries in accordance with US Customs and all other government agency guidelines.Coordinates air and ocean freight forwarding of international shipments from Door to Door.Must maintain account information according to client requirements