Customs Brokerage Manager

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.

What you will do:

• 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).

What you bring:

• 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

What we offer:

At Röhlig, we believe in supporting our employees' well-being, growth, and work-life balance. That’s why we offer a competitive benefits package designed to empower you both personally and professionally:

• 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.

If you’re looking for a workplace where your contributions matter and your well-being is supported, we’d love to have you on board.

Join our international team of more than 2,700 colleagues across 35 countries and collaborate on exciting projects for customers around the world. You’ll work in a supportive, trust-based, and collaborative environment that values open communication and empowers you to share your ideas and grow professionally. At Röhlig, we’re committed to helping you build a long-term career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance — because we believe success is best achieved together.

Apply now and shape the future of logistics with us!

For further information about the position or the application process, please reach out to:

Mark Aulisio

Talent Acquisition Manager

mark.aulisio@rohlig.com

More information on www.rohlig.com.