Customs Compliance Specialist

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare through BUPA

Auto Enrolment Pension Plan

Life Assurance

26 days of annual leave

Childcare vouchers

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Customs Compliance Specialist to lead their compliance programs across Europe. This role involves managing the customs compliance program, executing audits, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in customs compliance and a Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Customs Compliance. Benefits include private healthcare, pension contributions, and 26 days of annual leave.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience as customs agent or specialist.
• 2+ years in customs consultancy and compliance services.
• Strong understanding of customs regulations and valuation methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate customs compliance program execution.
• Develop and execute compliance audits and training.
• Monitor changes in regulations and advise on policy updates.

Skills

Customs compliance

Regulatory analysis

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Customs Compliance

Job description

Overview

The Customs Compliance Specialist is responsible for the support to the Compliance of AIT’s compliance programs and practices within the European region, in particular customs compliance to ensure that the organization complies with transportation and trade related regulatory requirements and internal company policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train and coordinate the execution of the customs compliance program as set out by the Sr. Compliance leadership, by gathering compliance metrics, monitoring the execution of audits, advising on government inspections and investigations, and executing compliance training
• Ownership to manage a customs compliance audit plan, that is aligned with the Global Compliance strategy.
• Support the Director of Compliance Europe to develop and execute the compliance program, continue education, and promote AIT’s compliance strategy across local stations.
• Identify changes in EU regulation and advise on changes in policies and/or procedures because of these changes.
• Support the Director of Compliance Europe to roll out compliance audits, policies, procedures, and internal controls by training local staff
• Gather, analyze and share the Key Performance Indicators with the local operational stakeholders to track and improve performance in areas of compliance and corporate policy.
• Lead internal meetings with local operational staff to support the continuous improvement of the customs services provided by analyzing audit results, advising on countermeasures and suggesting improvements to the organization
• Be the first point of escalation in the country to compliance questions regarding sanctions, controlled exports and customs.
• Build and manage productive relationships with each branch’s leadership team by providing guidance on customs related activities and opportunities.
• Execute the Internal control program (AO/IC, AEO) and conduct the annual self‑assessment process
• Be a front runner to identify compliance risks and report these to the Director of Compliance Europe.
• Support the country in the roll out of and adherence to Compliance related projects and policies

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant and notable work experience as customs agent and/or customs specialist
• 2+ years in executing customs consultancy & compliancy services, such as (but not limited to) Internal Auditing, product classification, AEO framework assessments, preferential trade agreement advise trajectory.
• Completed education UK Customs Academy – Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Customs Compliance (or an equivalent, industry‑recognized qualification).
• Strong understanding of: CDS procedures, HS/UK Tariff classification, customs valuation methods, preferential origin and HMRC customs regulations.
• Ability to analyze, digest and present large amounts of information to operational stakeholders related to compliance audits, training, and regulatory requirements.
• Fluent oral and written English is a must
• Willingness to travel around 5%, predominantly in Europe
• Expected to design and implement process improvements with little guidance.

What AIT Can Offer You

• Private healthcare through BUPA (medical and dental) after a qualifying period.
• Access to an Auto Enrolment Pension Plan with 4% employee and 4% employer contributions.
• Life Assurance equal to 2x your annual salary for peace of mind.
• 26 days of annual leave to relax and recharge.
• Childcare vouchers to support your family needs.
• Eyecare vouchers for your vision health.
• Cycle to Work scheme to promote sustainable commuting.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at 630-766-8300 ext 5218.