C.H. Robinson is hiring a Senior Entry Writer! In this position, you are a role model for account management excellence for our customs product offerings. Your exemplary customer service skills, attention to detail, organization skills, and proven commitment to productivity are critical to your success in this exciting and highly visible position. You'll serve as internal subject matter experts, assisting in training where needed to upskill and mentor others on the team. You'll own an account base and are responsible for developing relationships, attending customer meetings, and seizing opportunities to demonstrate your professionalism--thorough knowledge of regulatory requirements and supply chains, and ability to create meaningful reports to provide actionable data. Success is measured in this role by customer satisfaction, compliance in Customs Declaration, operational excellence and audit KPIs. **Responsibilities:** **Maintain Operational Excellence:** + Demonstrate mastery and mentor other team members on customs brokerage products’ standard operating procedures (SOP) and best practices + Ensure delivery of excellent customer service through fast and accurate processing of entries, professional, precise communication, and coordinating with other departments to resolve inquires + Analyze and validate import documentation and data to ensure they are in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations prior to entry submission to U.S Customs and Partner Government Agencies + Procuring and coordinating cargo dispatch with preferred carriers, obtaining delivery confirmation and finalizing rates and any assessorial charges + Identify and resolve issues that could potentially result in delayed cargo release or final delivery + Make recommendations to improve or implement technology solutions to recognize efficiencies and improve net revenue + Ensure regulatory requirements are met, and proper documentation exists for all shipments + Demonstrate strong decision-making skills and ability to prioritize tasks between daily responsibilities **Facilitate Relationships:** + Serve as the primary CH Robinson customs representative for the customer account base, ensuring prompt response to customer inquiries and follow through on issues until resolution to customer satisfaction + Begin to develop the skill to serve as a customs trusted advisor, transitioning from the day-to-day data entry fundamentals to true customs brokerage account management of CHR clients + Work effectively in a team environment and collaborate cross-functionally, building relationships with account management identifying client by identifying and proposing process improvement and/or consultative leads + Collaborate with support staff and modal departments to ensure import data integrity and compliance with customer SOP + Manage collaborative communication between Partner Government Agencies and clients + Lead by example when it comes to customer outreach, retention, and expansion + Demonstrate proactive, professional, clarity, and reliability to our peers and our customers through verbal and written language + Promote a positive working relationship for all team members + Gain awareness into customer specific standard operating procedures (SOP) and honor those commitments + Adhere to a high level of operational excellence with respect to on time performance, accuracy, and customer service **Other Activities:** + Direct ownership of Customer Standard Operating Procedures and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) databases for customer account base to ensure full compliance of CBP and customer requirements + Manage customer invoicing, process vendor payables and assist with receivables of assigned accounts + Adhere to a high level of operational excellence with respect to timeliness and audit KPI's **Required Qualifications:** + High School Diploma or GED + Minimum 3 years of entry writing experience + Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs **Preferred Qualifications:** + Knowledge of Harmonized Tariff Schedule and the supply chain + Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university + Highly motivated, self-driven, and true ownership of client base + Exceptional time management and organizational skills, prioritizing multiple tasks, proven through demonstrated track record + Exemplary communication and customer service skills + Effectively communicate across functional lines, and at times lead and direct the conversation + Flexibility and versatility in logical, methodical and expedient approach to problem resolution + Evident attention to detail and ability to analyze data + Refined written and oral communication skills + Demonstrated track record of taking over accounts and improving quality, process, and relationships + Values a diverse and inclusive work environment _It’s important to note that per the Customs Regulations, specifically 19 CFR 111.53(e), a Customs Broker is required to receive written approval from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) if it knowingly employs any person who has been convicted of a felony. For this reason and unless prohibited by state or local law, we will perform our initial background check and an annual check for any person employed in a Global Forwarding Customs Brokerage Department._ We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience. **Compensation Range** $26.20 - $40.87 The base pay range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for this specific location. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation. Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit! **Equal Opportunity** C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. EOE//Disabled/Veteran **Benefits** **Your Health, Wealth and Self** Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including: + Two medical plans (including a High Deductible Health Plan) + Prescription drug coverage + Enhanced Fertility benefits + Flexible Spending Accounts + Health Savings Account (including employer contribution) + Dental and Vision + Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance + Short-Term and Long-Term Disability + Paid and floating holidays + Paid time off (PTO) + Paid parental leave + Paid time off to volunteer in your community + Charitable Giving Match Program + 401(k) with 6% company matching + Employee Stock Purchase Plan + Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities Dig in to our full list of benefits on OUR CULTURE (https://jobs.chrobinson.com/culture) page. **Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?** C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We’ve been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers’ businesses. As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity and one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com .