Customs Compliance Specialist

AIT Worldwide Logistics; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dental

Vision

Life

AD&D

Disability

Supplemental Health

Employee Support

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking a Customs Compliance Specialist to analyze customs docs and ensure regulatory compliance. You will review classifications, tariff codes, and coordinate with clients and suppliers to uphold accuracy and compliance.

Responsiblities include onboarding, document review, and daily statement processing. The role emphasizes attention to detail, excellent communication, and strong customer service, with benefits and a wage range noted.

Qualifications

• Able to work well with others and show respect to teammates.
• Demonstrates ownership, independence, and accountability.
• Growing and learning mindset with openness to changes.

Responsibilities

• Audit and complete entry files, POAs and duty payments via ACH.
• Onboard new customers with POAs and assist with HTS codes.
• Review docs for accuracy including origin, IOR, and terms of sale to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Daily reporting and management of statement processing.
• Classify data entry and ensure federal requirements are met.
• Provide customer service to clients and suppliers and maintain revenues.

Skills

Team player

Strong work ethic

Growth mindset

Customer service focus

Job description

Introduction

Join us at AIT, where we believe every day presents an opportunity to make a global impact!

Join us at AIT, where we believe every day presents an opportunity to make a global impact!

We’re problem solvers, driven by our curiosity and creativity, in endless pursuit of solutions for our customers. Together, we champion the strength of our global teams. And, as trusted advisors, we go above and beyond, working together in a supportive and collaborative environment to ensure customer satisfaction.

Through the company's continued growth, we challenge ourselves to be better, continuously learning and growing in our dynamic environment. Helping others is at the core of our culture, join us in finding fulfillment by giving back to our local communities as the united team that is AIT. Find out what our people deliver.® means when you come move the world with us!

Hear directly from our teammates at AIT Worldwide Logistics and make us the next stop on your career journey.

Overview

The Customs Compliance Specialist is responsible for analyze associated customs documentation and polices for regulatory compliance. Review and enforce goods classifications and associated tariff codes. Report customs regulations violations to appropriate agencies. Service our clients and suppliers providing top tier customer service.

Responsibilities

• Audit and complete entry files, POAs and duty payments via ACH
• Responsible for onboarding new customers with POAs and work with clients on HTS codes
• Review documentation and assess accuracy, verifying country of origin/export, IOR, and terms of sale and value to ensure that compliance and federal regulations requirements are achieved.
• Reporting and managing our statement processing on a daily basis.
• Audit commercial documents, apply harmonize tariff schedule code for accurate duty assessment and to ensure all federal requirements are met
• Processing file break/down, classifying data entry, photocopying, scanning and assembling of entries.
• Provide customer service to clients and their suppliers and maintain revenues from the client base and contracted vendor.
• Other duties and responsibilities will be assigned as business demands deem necessary.
• Daily follow up on documentation discrepancy issues. Ability to troubleshoot and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with customers and foreign origins.
• The wage range for this position is $60,810-$91,210 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.

Qualifications

• A team player that works well with others – being respectful to our teammates is a core value!
• A strong work ethic with an appreciation for ownership, independence, accountability and autonomy in your role
• Growth mindset – be passionate about your craft, always looking for ways to improve yourself & the company, be open to change and doing things differently
• Customer service focus – you’ll have lots of people to work from our valued customers to internal teammates – the ability to build relationships is a part of our culture!

Other Skills We Hope to See

• A minimum of 3 years of customer service/general office data entry experience.
• Customs Brokerage License strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to project a professional image to the customers and represent AIT in a positive manner

What AIT Can Offer You

In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

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.