Brokerage Manager – Licensed U.S. Customs Broker – Chicago, IL (Onsite, Full-Time)

Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm is seeking a hands-on Brokerage Manager in Chicago to oversee customs brokerage activities. This full-time role requires expertise in handling entry processing and compliance while driving improvements during a major systems transition. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a structured, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Collaborative office environment

Qualifications

• Licensed U.S. Customs Broker with strong customs brokerage background.
• Experience in handling 100+ high-volume entries per month.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee import customs brokerage activity and compliance.
• Handle around 150 customs clearance files monthly.
• Provide leadership to entry staff and support software rollout.

Skills

HTS classification

Entry processing

U.S. import compliance

Operational leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Active U.S. Customs Broker License

Job description

Brokerage Manager – Licensed U.S. Customs Broker – Chicago, IL (Onsite, Full-Time)

Brokerage Manager – Licensed U.S. Customs Broker – Chicago, IL (Onsite, Full-Time)

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

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Brokerage Manager – Licensed U.S. Customs Broker – Chicago, IL (Onsite, Full-Time)

Keywords: Customs brokerage, HTS classification, entry processing, U.S. import compliance, Chicago logistics

About the Opportunity

I’m recruiting on behalf of a well-established logistics firm that is seeking a hands-on Brokerage Manager to join their Chicago operation. This is a key role for a licensed U.S. Customs Broker who’s comfortable balancing operational leadership with day-to-day file handling. The position offers the chance to drive process improvements while playing a critical role in supporting customs clearance volumes during a major systems transition.

The Role

This is a fully onsite role (Monday–Friday) in Chicago, and requires someone who thrives in a structured, fast-paced environment. You’ll oversee the import clearance function while personally managing a set number of entries — around 150 customs clearance files per month — for the first 6+ months. This workload will support a broader rollout of new brokerage software designed to streamline and automate future processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site manager for all import customs brokerage activity
• Maintain compliance with U.S. Customs regulations and internal SOPs
• Personally handle ~150 entry files per month, including HTS classification and submission
• Act as the subject matter expert for import procedures, documentation, and regulatory updates
• Collaborate with IT and leadership to support the rollout of new clearance software
• Provide leadership and mentorship to entry staff (if applicable), while being hands-on in operations

Candidate Profile

• Active U.S. Customs Broker License (required)
• Strong background in customs brokerage with deep HTS classification knowledge
• Experience handling high-volume entry processing, ideally 100+ per month
• Able to work onsite in Chicago five days a week (relocation not provided)
• Comfortable with hands-on processing and open to supporting systems improvement initiatives
• Organized, detail-focused, and capable of meeting strict regulatory deadlines

What’s on Offer

• Key role in a stable, well-structured organization with long-standing industry presence
• Opportunity to be part of a process improvement initiative from the ground up
• Hands-on position where your knowledge and license are put to practical use
• Collaborative office environment with direct access to operational decision-makers
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Interested?

If you’re a licensed broker who enjoys staying close to the work — and you’re open to joining a stable company with a strong industry presence — feel free to reach out directly at [e-mail] or apply via LinkedIn.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain

• Industries

  Freight and Package Transportation and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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