Customs Brokerage Manager

Röhlig Logistics•Chicago, IL

21h•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Shaping the Future of Logistics- Your Career Starts at Röhlig Whether it’s sea freight, air freight, or contract logistics, at Röhlig Logistics you’ll help create tailor-made solutions that move the world forward. As a global, family-owned company founded in Bremen, Germany in 1852, we’ve built our reputation on reliability and trusted partnerships. Röhlig USA is a global freight forwarder specializing in air, ocean, and contract logistics. We deliver customized supply chain solutions through a network of over 2,700 employees worldwide. As a privately owned company, we focus on long-term partnerships and high-quality service. Our U.S. team is growing rapidly, driven by innovation, reliability, and customer success. We are seeking a dynamic Customs Brokerage Manager to lead our team in Mount Prospect. The ideal candidate has strong industry experience and a proven track record of leading and developing brokerage teams.

Requirements

Licensed Customs House Broker preferred
At least 7 years’ experience as an entry writer
Ability to work with demanding deadlines in a high-pressure environment
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent team building skills and ability to work independently
Good planning and organizational skills; ability to multitask and be a self-starter
Proven reliability
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint experience required

Nice To Haves

Licensed Customs House Broker preferred

Responsibilities

Adhere to, train and advise team in areas of Customs Brokerage Regulations.
Monitor team performance against Company standards and department goals, regular audit of shipment documents and accounting.
Monitor problem files and implement corrective action when needed.
Issue work instructions to team members to ensure timely and orderly file flow including release, billing, and auditing.
Monitor staff training needs; identify and develop training objectives.
Conduct regular staff meetings; communicate department goals and expectations.
Document review and assessment of accuracy, verifying country of origin/export, IOR, terms of sale and value to ensure that compliance and federal regulation requirements are achieved.
Daily follow up on documentation discrepancy issues which requires the ability to troubleshoot and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with customers and foreign origins.
Escalate any unresolved issues or risks before they materially impact RUSA
Work closely with other departments and branches to deliver a high level of service to customers.
Perform other duties as assigned
Resolves discrepancies, while keeping record of discrepancies via the Innovations and Incidents Management (IIM) to ensure compliance
Adhere to the minimum standard to which Rohlig USA is committed (Quality ISO 9001:2015, Environmental ISO 14001:2015).

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Keeping you and your family healthy is our priority.
401(k) Plan with Company Match – We’re invested in your future and help you save for retirement.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Whether you’re planning a vacation, taking care of personal needs, or just need a mental health day, we’ve got you covered.
Supportive Work Environment – From career development opportunities to a collaborative culture, we ensure you feel valued every step of the way.

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