Import CHB Coordinator

Mohawk Global; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Global is seeking a CHB Coordinator to process customs entries on assigned accounts and communicate with clients and CBP to support daily brokerage operations. This role develops entry processing, client communication, documentation review, and regulatory compliance under guidance from a CHB Team Lead.

The Coordinator will meet KPIs, engage in training, and contribute to team success while growing toward independent account management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned accounts, providing timely updates and responsive customer support.
• Build effective working relationships with clients through professional communication and service.
• Address routine client inquiries and elevate complex issues as appropriate.
• Support client satisfaction through accurate execution and proactive communication.
• Process customs entries accurately and timely in accordance with client requirements and regulatory standards.
• Review and validate shipment documentation, including invoices, packing lists, and supporting customs documentation.
• Ensure compliance with CBP regulations, customer SOPs, and internal procedures.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and support operational workflow efficiency.
• Investigate and resolve routine entry processing issues, documentation discrepancies, and shipment-related concerns.
• Collaborate with internal teams and regulatory agencies to address operational challenges.
• Identify risks, compliance concerns, or processing errors and take appropriate corrective action.
• Escalate non-routine issues and exceptions to leadership as needed.
• Communicate effectively with clients, CBP, partner government agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Partner with Compliance, Transportation, and other operational teams to support shipment execution.
• Participate in team meetings, training programs, and coaching sessions.
• Seek feedback and apply learnings to improve performance and technical expertise.
• Maintain accuracy across entry filings, documentation, and account records.
• Support compliance with billing, file completion, and documentation requirements.
• Ensure files are processed and finalized within established service standards.
• Contribute to meeting productivity, quality, and compliance KPIs.
• Perform other duties as

Job description

Please note that the salary range referenced is a general guideline only. Salary differentials are based on multiple factors including (but not limited to), geographic location, education/training, years of relevant experience/seniority, merit, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Mohawk Global considers all of these variables when extending an offer of employment.

Who We Are:

Mohawk Global is a 350+ person team of logistics and trade specialists dedicated to fulfilling the supply chain needs of our customers with a strong emphasis on customs brokerage, domestic and international transportation, trade compliance, education, and consulting. Our business practices are driven and exhibited daily by our three core values: to ENRICH purposefully, to CARE personally and to DELIVER professionally. To learn more about our core values and what makes us truly unique in our industry, . We pride ourselves in being a highly employee-centric organization that truly puts our people (and clients) first! At Mohawk, these aren’t just words, they are demonstrable values that we put into action by our behaviors each day. We have been certified as a “Great Place To Work” for the past thirteen years…see what our greatest assets, our people, have to say about us here: Mohawk Global - A Great Place to Work!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The CHB Coordinator is a developing individual contributor responsible for accurately processing customs entries on assigned accounts and communicating with clients and CBP to support the brokerage team’s daily operations while actively building the skills needed to progress toward independent account management. The role works under the guidance of a CHB Team Lead or CHB Supervisor to build proficiency in entry processing, client communication, documentation review, and regulatory compliance. The Coordinator is expected to meet established KPIs, actively participate in training and coaching, and contribute to team success.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned accounts, providing timely updates and responsive customer support.
• Build effective working relationships with clients through professional communication and service.
• Address routine client inquiries and elevate complex issues as appropriate.
• Support client satisfaction through accurate execution and proactive communication.
• Process customs entries accurately and timely in accordance with client requirements and regulatory standards.
• Review and validate shipment documentation, including invoices, packing lists, and supporting customs documentation.
• Ensure compliance with CBP regulations, customer SOPs, and internal procedures.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and support operational workflow efficiency.
• Investigate and resolve routine entry processing issues, documentation discrepancies, and shipment-related concerns.
• Collaborate with internal teams and regulatory agencies to address operational challenges.
• Identify risks, compliance concerns, or processing errors and take appropriate corrective action.
• Escalate non-routine issues and exceptions to leadership as needed.
• Communicate effectively with clients, CBP, partner government agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Partner with Compliance, Transportation, and other operational teams to support shipment execution.
• Participate in team meetings, training programs, and coaching sessions.
• Seek feedback and apply learnings to improve performance and technical expertise.
• Maintain accuracy across entry filings, documentation, and account records.
• Support compliance with billing, file completion, and documentation requirements.
• Ensure files are processed and finalized within established service standards.
• Contribute to meeting productivity, quality, and compliance KPIs.
• Perform other duties as