Customs Entry Specialist
Maersk
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- Pay
- $56K to $60K
- a year
- Location
- Hapeville, GA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 27
- 5 days ago
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About the company
Maersk
Logistics and supply chain · 10,001+ employees
What you'll do
- Serve as a point of contact for customers and provide shipment updates
- Prepare and process U.S. Customs entries and PGA filings
- Open and manage entry files
- Track and trace inbound shipments through final delivery
- Upload required documentation and entry packages into operating systems
- Complete customer billing, delivery orders, and operational reports
- Maintain and update customer SOPs
What you need
- 6–12 months of customs brokerage or related industry experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Team-focused mindset with ownership and accountability
- Customs House Broker License (preferred)
- Education: a bachelor's degree
Key skills
verbal and written communicationorganizeddetail-orientedmanage multiple prioritiesteam-focusedownership and accountability
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Perks
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- RRSP+ Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Career Advancement
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Job Description
Role Overview
As a Customs Entry Specialist , you play a critical role in ensuring our customers’ imports move smoothly, compliantly, and on time. You will manage end‑to‑end customs brokerage operations for a dedicated portfolio of accounts, partnering closely with customers, carriers, government agencies, and internal teams.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, detail‑oriented environment and wants to build strong expertise in customs brokerage while contributing directly to customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
What You’ll Do
You will take ownership of daily customs brokerage operations for assigned customers, including:
Serve as a trusted point of contact for customers, responding to questions and providing timely, accurate shipment updates
Prepare and process U.S. Customs entries and Partner Government Agency (PGA) filings, ensuring full regulatory compliance
Open and manage entry files in alignment with defined KPIs and service standards
Coordinate shipment clearance with freight forwarders, steamship lines, airlines, and container freight stations (CFS) to ensure timely release
Track and trace inbound shipments from port or airport through final delivery
Ensure all required documentation and entry packages are accurately uploaded into operating systems
Complete customer billing, delivery orders, and required operational reports
Maintain and update customer Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed
Collaborate closely with teammates and cross‑functional partners to support coverage, cross‑training, and peak‑volume needs
What Success Looks Like
You’ll be successful in this role if you consistently demonstrate:
Timely and accurate processing of shipments within agreed KPIs
High attention to detail and data accuracy
Strong adherence to company policies and all CBP and PGA regulations
Proactive communication and follow‑through with customers and internal partners
Reliable submission of delivery orders and required documentation
Your Impact
In this role, you are accountable for helping drive:
Customer experience & quality – delivering on service commitments and building trust
Compliance & process maturity – ensuring regulatory adherence and operational consistency
Operational efficiency & cost control – supporting productivity and standardized processes
Technology adoption – contributing to continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives
Who You’ll Work With
Internal partners include:
CHB Operations Managers and Leaders
Senior CHB Operations Associates
Regional CHB Leadership
Program and Implementation Managers
CHB Compliance and IT teams
External partners include:
Assigned customs brokerage customers
Government agencies (CBP, FDA, USDA, and others)
CHB systems and technology vendors
Required / Preferred Qualifications:
6–12 months of customs brokerage or related industry experience
At least 2 years in a CHB or operational support environment preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working under pressure
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Team‑focused mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent work experience)
Customs House Broker License preferred but not required
Pay Range: $56,000.00 - $60,000.00*
*The stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary and may be adjusted based on market conditions, experience, and location. Final compensation will be discussed directly with the selected candidate(s) in compliance with all applicable laws.
Company Benefits:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• RRSP+ Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
• Career Advancement: Opportunities for professional development
• And more!
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Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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