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Nancy Beth Johnson

316 Hill & Dell Dr Warrenville

Summary

I am a dedicated employee with 18 + years of continuous service within the company. My experience includes providing customer service, utilizing effective problem solving skills while maintaining compliance. I have many years of FDA knowledge and experience, including past Detentions experience. I have worked with other Detentions specialists at various sites as well as directly with FDA Officers. I pay attention to detail and take pride in my work. I can show customer compassion as well as be able to stand firm in the requirements needed to possibly clear an entry. I know and understand the need for time management and follow up required in this job . I am confident with my skills and previous experience that I will continue to be asset to UPS.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

FDA Customs Broker Specialist

UPS
05.2021 - Current
  • Process and submit entries compliantly to FDA
  • Obtain required documentation, reviewing for accuracy for FDA regulated items to clear shipments through U. S. Customs/FDA.
  • Ensure Customs referred entries (referred to FDA due to Customs (CBP) or other government agencies (AGR / F&W ) are processed through FDA.
  • Follow up on submitted shipments status to ensure release, which sometimes involves correcting shipment rejects.
  • Customer communication (importer or shipper) on entry status, delays or any issues and assist in resolving quickly.
  • Aide with processing unassigned shipments upon contact from hubs, other facilities or customers for customer service.
  • Submit entry documentation electronically via ITACS - Import Trade Auxiliary Communication System for FDA review.

Air Ocean - Post Entry

UPS
03.2020 - 05.2021


  • Worked Post Entry duty disputes via entries assigned to me in PEMS Programs (Post Entry Management System)
  • Filed Post Entry such as PSCs (refunds and payments), Protests (Refunds), Voluntary Tenders (Payments)
  • Worked with our team on customer specific spreadsheets
  • Worked with customers obtaining approvals after corrections, before submitting to CBP
  • Worked directly with CBP via phone and email when needed
  • Submitted Protests via ACE to CBP
  • Uploaded Post Entry Packets to CBP via ACE Send to DIS in BOSS
  • Organized Post Entry Packets via NUANCE

FDA Customs Brokerage Specialist/Notice of Action

UPS
07.2016 - 03.2020


  • Pull FDA volume and distribute work per RTR for processing
  • Work closely with HUB / FDA US Customs on Notice of Action. Entries under Review, detained and obtain/submit information required for FDA release via ITACS. Submit exam locations for entries under FDA-RVW per FDA requests. Abandon or RTS refused entries
  • Process Customs referred entries (referred to FDA by Customs (CBP) or other government agencies (AGR / F/W)
  • Review entries that are ABI-REJ using ABI Viewer Summary to determine type of reject, correct and resolve issue to ensure ABI-ACC as needed for FDA transmission
  • Assist with updating importer and shipper profile comments as needed
  • Assist with FDA team mailbox
  • Process and submit entries compliantly to FDA Customs
  • Assist BTA department with volume as needed

Entry Review Processor

UPS
03.2011 - 07.2016
  • Review Air Small Pack processed shipments for accuracy prior to US Customs Payment Date - making corrections as needed
  • Work directly with customers to obtain High Duty approvals before payment date
  • Send Return Entry Coversheet to processors for needed corrections and follow up to ensure corrections are made prior to Custom's payment date for entry paperwork submission
  • Provide Entry Documents to Importer of Record for various shipments upon request
  • Complete any corrections upon contact when corrected by IOR or when revised paperwork is provided prior to Customs payment

Customs Brokerage Rater

UPS
03.2007 - 03.2011


  • Properly classifying commodities importing per Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) to ensure correct duties /taxes.
  • Applying Trade Agreements to entries for reduction or exemption of duties.
  • Complete all required forms and declarations as required per US Customs
  • Secure pertinent details on importing commodities via importer/shipper phone, email, and fax communications
  • Work directly with various importers and shippers. Review and process accounts per customer SOP that require special handling.
  • Gained expertise in various rating tools such as spreadsheets, jewelry worksheets, excise tax contributing to greater efficiency in time and accuracy.

Education

High School Diploma -

Midland Valley High School
Graniteville, SC
06-1991

Skills

  • Entry Preparing
  • PNSI (Prior Notice System Interface)
  • ITACS System - Import Trade Auxiliary Communication System
  • Computer Literacy - Excel, Word, Microsoft Edge, Outlook, Zoom
  • ETT - Electronic Tracking and Tracing
  • FDA Registration & Device Listing Search
  • Product Code Building
  • Dependability
  • Effective Communication
  • Problem Solving

Timeline

FDA Customs Broker Specialist

UPS
05.2021 - Current

Air Ocean - Post Entry

UPS
03.2020 - 05.2021

FDA Customs Brokerage Specialist/Notice of Action

UPS
07.2016 - 03.2020

Entry Review Processor

UPS
03.2011 - 07.2016

Customs Brokerage Rater

UPS
03.2007 - 03.2011

High School Diploma -

Midland Valley High School
Nancy Beth Johnson