Customs Entry Specialist (FDA/PGA)

Company Overview:

Join a dynamic and fun-loving team in Wood Dale, IL, where collaboration, creativity, and a passion for excellence thrive. This forward-thinking company is dedicated to delivering top-notch import Customs brokerage solutions while fostering a vibrant, engaging work environment that makes coming to work a blast.

Job Summary:

As a Customs Entry Specialist with specialized expertise in FDA and Partner Government Agency (PGA) regulations, you’ll ensure compliant and efficient processing and release of product while leading a dynamic team. You’ll oversee Customs and PGA documentation, serve as the go-to expert for FDA-related compliance, and foster a collaborative, high-energy environment. Perfect for a detail-oriented person passionate about trade compliance and team success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and validate import documents with a special focus on FDA and PGA requirements for admissibility, and for compliance with U.S. Customs & Border Protection regulations.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on FDA and PGA requirements, ensuring adherence to federal trade laws for products such as medical devices, food products, chemicals, serums and live tissue products.
• Oversee timely and accurate submission of Customs declarations, Importer Security Filing (ISF), Post Summary Corrections, Protests, and FDA/PGA-specific filings.
• Coordinate with Customs authorities, FDA, importers, truckers, and freight forwarders to streamline operations and resolve compliance issues.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance, particularly for FDA and PGA-regulated imports.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in Customs brokerage, import compliance with at least 2 years of specialized knowledge of FDA/PGA regulations.
• In-depth understanding of U.S. Customs Service regulations, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), FDA requirements, and other PGA compliance standards.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, international business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory agencies.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous learning and addressing complex compliance challenges.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy to support work-life balance.
• Quarterly bonus pool.
• $10,000 bonus for earning Customs Broker license (CHB) while employed at Harry F. Long, Inc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of Customs Entry Writing experience do you have?

Experience:

• FDA regulations: 2 years (Preferred)
• Leadership: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Wood Dale, IL 60191 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $95,000