Entry Specialist Customs

Sedzida Prses

********@*****.*** / 708-***-****

Experience

Customs Entry Specialist – C.H Robinson Feb 2020 –Jan 2023

• Receive and review documentation to input and transmit data for CBP release of shipments.

• Follow SOPS for each customer on the correct method and data required for preparing an entry.

• Use various methods/resources for identification of HTS details on the commercial invoice

• Report to supervisor exceptions to established clearance requirements

• Organize the work area to identify the status of every file through every phase of the CBP entry process.

• Track and trace shipments and coordinate with steamship lines, co-loaders and CFS on the availability of imported shipments

• Arrange with trucking companies the pick-up and delivery of freight

• Coordinate with supervisors’ delivery exceptions and special delivery instructions

• Worked with Cargowise & Navisphere system

Import Ocean/Air Specialist – Vandegrift Forwarding Company Jan 2017 – Jul 2020

• Managed import logistics for commercial cargo

• Generated, filed, and maintained up-to-date customer records, reports, documentation, databases, etc.

• Cleared import shipments through U.S Customs, FDA and other government agencies • Arranged inland deliveries, confirmed releases and managed all phases of billing • Managed unique freight handling characteristics and sensitive delivery requirements of perishable freight

• Communicated and offered solutions to documentation discrepancies to client and manager • Maintained knowledge of various transportation modes including air freight, LCL, FCL

Import Air/Ocean Specialist – A.N Deringer Aug 2015 – Dec 2016

• Analyzed and validated import documentation and data to ensure they are in accordance with applicable laws and regulations

• Cleared import shipments through U.S. Customs and other government agencies • Informed customers about U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements for their shipments • Prepared entry documents for customs approval & duty payment Broker Agent – Pro Express SAS Jul 2013 – Jul 2015

• Optimized shipment plans to ensure freight coverage by ensuring productive use of assets and drivers

• Built effective labor schedules to handle projected freight volumes

• Dispatched trucks that are empty and committed them to loads

• Monitored in-transit deliveries for service failure(s) or other issues that may impact on-time delivery • Understood unique freight handling characteristics and sensitive delivery requirements of perishable freight

• Adhered to exclusive shipping requirements that qualify select drivers to haul commodities from certain shippers

• Generated operational reports documenting service-related metrics, including pick-ups

(scheduled, missed, extra pick-ups, etc.), route completions and current driver locations

• Communicated information pertinent to excess load availability to Brokerage and Rail divisions to secure full transportation coverage

• Negotiated rates with customers to secure business: includes setting line haul rates, fuel surcharge and any accessorial charges that may occur Entry Writer – DHL Global Forwarding Dec 2006 – Dec 2013

• Coordinated import logistics for commercial cargo

• Arranged inland deliveries, confirmed releases, and managed all phases of billing

• Responded to inquiries and follow up to ensure issue resolution and customer satisfaction, develop and maintain regulations with customers.

• Educated customers about U.S. Customs and Other Government Agency (OGA) requirements

• Filed entries with U.S. Customs, ensure timely dispatch of cargo, and perform accurate reporting and billing

• Resolved finance and accounting reconciliation exchange issues, including providing backup for old bills

• Prepared and reviewed routine reports

• Ensured adherence to customer SOPs, government agency regulations and company processes Cargo Coordinator - Swissport Cargo Service Nov 2002 – Dec 2006

• Made cargo reservations for outbound flights

• Notified and assigned customers in picking up freight and collecting outstanding charges • Issued airway bills for customers and applied tariff rates

• Operated Airline computer systems to assist customers with questions or problems, including AMS • Meet both inbound and outbound flights for document handling

• Processed and delivered documentation to US Customs and other government agencies • Observed and practiced all cargo safety/security regulations Education

Agricultural University of Sarajevo 1983-1988

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