Customs Compliance Specialist

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.•Palatine Township, IL

7d•$60,810 - $91,210

About The Position

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

Requirements

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!
A minimum of 3 years of customer service/general office data entry experience.
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

Nice To Haves

Customs Brokerage License strongly preferred.

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

Benefits

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.

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