(Senior) Customs Broker Job at AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc., Chicago, IL

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  • AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Introduction

Move the world with us!

AIT is a global freight forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Chicago. Are you looking for an exciting and varied job? Then you are exactly right for us! Become part of the international supply chain and move the world with us!

Does that sound interesting? Then make AIT Worldwide Logistics the next stop on your career ladder!

Overview

The (Senior) Customs Broker will serve as the first contact for AIT colleagues and customs authorities with regards to customs related queries. This role will ensure optimal, smooth, and timely customs clearance processes.

Responsibilities

  • Plausibility check of customs-relevant customer data and commissioning
  • Declaration of import customs clearances and export clearances
  • Ensuring communication with customs authorities
  • Preparation of transit documents and monitoring of their closure
  • Calculation of duties
  • Support and consulting of customers
  • Preparation of key figures and statistics
  • Carrying out general administrative tasks
  • Compliance with the obligation to retain customs documents
  • Deadline control and compliance with completion and submission deadlines
  • Handle additional tasks according to specific customer SOP requirements
  • Other duties as assigned by management
  • Support resolution of local NCR’s, complaints, claims
  • Support Implementation & continuous improvement for customers
  • Support the Customs Manager in creation of SOPs, updating of processes and flowcharts
  • Execute all Dangerous Goods shipments in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations (as applicable).

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years of professional experience as a customs agent/broker
  • Good knowledge in customs clearance
  • Ability to work independently and in a group environment
  • Strong PC skills (Windows, Microsoft Office applications) preferred
  • Fluent oral and written English is a must
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence at all levels of the organization, strong cultural sensitivity, and ability to build up relationship
  • Strong team player with the ability to work independently
  • Pro-active, target driven, solutions-oriented and good attention to details
  • Flexible and positive attitude to excel in a client-driven environment, commercial awareness
  • Open to new ideas and technologies
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarding company headquartered in Chicago USA. For more than 40 years, customers have relied on AIT as an industry leader for supply chain solutions with a consultative approach, a global network and trusted partners in virtually every industry. These include aviation, automotive, consumer retail, food, government, healthcare, high-tech, industrial and life sciences. Backed by sustainable, user-friendly technology, AIT's flexible business model enables customized door-to-door deliveries by sea, air, land and rail - on time and on budget. With experienced teammates, in more than 100 global locations across Asia, Europe, India and North America, AIT offers full-service options, these include customs brokerage, warehouse management and all-round worry-free services.

What AIT Can Offer You

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, we offer great programs for our employees, for example, 5 volunteer hours a year to give back to the community in a charitable event.

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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, Worldwide, Flexible hours,

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