What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customs Specialist position at PeopleShare?
Title: Customs Specialist: MUST Hold U.S Customs Broker License (REQUIRED)
By offering fixed long-term contract rates, financing options, data insights, and online tools, our client simplifies and optimizes air cargo operations. They are an innovative platform designed for Airlines, Freight Forwarders, GSAs, and other aviation stakeholders to efficiently buy and sell airfreight capacity.
The platform is user-friendly and empowers organizations to streamline processes, enhance operational efficiency, and drive growth in the airfreight industry.
Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role for a Customs Specialist, based in Schaumburg, IL, with some work-from-home flexibility. The Customs Specialist will oversee customs brokerage activities, ensure compliance with import/export regulations, and manage processes related to international trade documentation. The role entails liaising with clients, freight forwarders, and customs authorities, maintaining accurate records, and offering solutions to mitigate shipping and customs challenges.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge and experience in Customs Brokerage, Import, and Export processes.
- Must Hold U.S Customs Broker License (REQUIRED)
- Proficiency in Import and Export documentation and regulations.
- Excellent Communication skills for interaction with clients, customs officials, and internal teams.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities for addressing shipment or customs issues.
- Proficiency in logistics software and tools, with knowledge of the airfreight industry preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field is advantageous.
- Experience in the air freight transportation or logistics industry is a plus.
PeopleShare provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category or class under federal, state, and/or local laws.
This policy applies to all locations and all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary : $60 - $90