Broker

World Courier; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 59,500 - 119,020; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision care

Paid parental leave

Professional development resources

Job summary

World Courier seeks a Customs Broker based in Mount Prospect, Illinois, responsible for ensuring compliance with regulations on imports and exports, and facilitating communication between customs and clients. This full-time role requires a licensed Customs House Broker with excellent communication skills and knowledge of customs regulations. The position offers a salary range of $59,500 to $119,020.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong relationship-building abilities with US customs and regulatory agencies while being flexible with their schedule. The role also necessitates a professional demeanor and the ability to collaborate as a team player.

Qualifications

• Licensed Customs House Brokers must maintain their Customs License during employment.
• Communicate directly and professionally with clients regarding shipments.

Responsibilities

• Review documentation for imports and sign documents for customs.
• Answer questions about import/export regulations affecting the US.
• Liaise between US customs and clients.

Skills

Strong relationships with US customs and regulatory agencies

Professional communication skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility with schedule

Overtime adaptability

Education

Licensed Customs House Brokers

Working knowledge of ABI system

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details

This role is in support of Cencora’s global logistics and storage services marketed through our World Courier business.

Shift Details

Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm

Pay Details

$85k/yr

Responsibilities

• Reviewing documentation for all imports and signing documents which are submitted to US Customs, DEA, USDA, FDA, CDC, and US Fish and Wildlife
• Answering questions from colleagues, clients, and other offices, regarding regulations pertaining to imports/exports affecting the United States
• Responding to inquiries for authorization to ship to USA
• Rating shipments (using the US Harmonized Tariff code book) for Customs clearance.
• Liaising between US customs and clients
• Submitting all necessary paperwork to regulatory agencies as required
• Keep current on all customs regulation
• To keep current and understand all SOP
• Maintain Power of Attorney records

Education

• Licensed Customs House Brokers: Maintain Customs License for duration of employment with World Courier
• Working knowledge of ABI system and all entry processes
• Communicate directly and professionally via phone and e‑mail with clients regarding the status of shipments
• Brokers with a valid Certified Customs Specialist certificate (CCS) must obtain the required 20 point for renewal

Skills And Knowledge

• Demonstrate ability to develop and cultivate strong relationships with US customs, DEA, USDA, FDA, CDC and US Fish and Wildlife.
• Communicate professionally via phone and e‑mail with the above listed government agencies.
• Pleasant personality, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and other WC offices (team player).
• Flexibility with schedule, as WC is a 24‑hour operation.
• Overtime may be required.

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

Full time

Salary Range

$59,500 - 119,020

• This Salary Range reflects a National Average for this job. The actual range may vary based on your locale. Ranges in Colorado/California/Washington/New York/Hawaii/Vermont/Minnesota/Massachusetts/Illinois State-specific locations may be up to 10% lower than the minimum salary range, and 12% higher than the maximum salary range.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non‑discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request‑by‑request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.

Affiliated Companies

World Courier Inc