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AspectCustoms Compliance AuditCustoms Broker
Primary RoleReview and ensure company compliance with customs regulationsFacilitate import/export shipments, handle documentation
CredentialsKnowledge of customs laws, auditing skillsCustoms broker license, knowledge of import/export procedures
Work EnvironmentCorporate or consulting settings, compliance departmentsCustoms brokerage firms, shipping companies
Employer & IndustryManufacturers, importers, logistics companiesFreight forwarders, import/export companies

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Customs Compliance Specialist

Chicago, IL • On-site

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.
Trucking • 1 - 5K employees
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manage, train, and coordinate the execution of the customs compliance program, including monitoring audits and advising on government inspections.

  • Support the development and rollout of compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls, and conduct compliance training for local staff.

  • Gather, analyze, and share compliance metrics and KPIs with operational stakeholders to track performance and support continuous improvement.

AIT Worldwide Logistics rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

243rd of 365 rated logistics

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.

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