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Yusen Logistics · 2 months ago

Customs Compliance Specialist

Elk Grove, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$54K/yr - $86K/yr

3+ years exp

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company, and they are seeking a Customs Compliance Specialist to support the Import Manager in customs brokerage activities. The role involves ensuring compliance with U.S customs laws and regulations, assisting in audits, and maintaining relationships with government agencies.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Assist the Import Manager in audits/assessment of import compliance and customs laws and regulations

Process more complicated CHB entries, including acting as a customer advocate for high volume accounts and serving as a backup for the import entry writers, as needed

Conducts audits, trouble shoots, and monitors current CHB/CBP and OGA regulations to ensure compliance

Corrects errors and provides corrective action and training

Interface with government agencies and maintain positive relationships

Perform audits and report CHB entries, including air, ocean, & large key accounts

Assists in maintaining customer bonds and POA’s

Develop and maintain current customer classification databases and regularly interact with customers and the Operations Compliance Department

Prepare Post Entry Adjustments and other post entry documentation

Provide interpretation and guidance with CBP and OGA regulations and ensure compliance with US importing regulations

Provide classification advice both internally and externally with direct customer contact

Assist in identifying process improvements, including providing feedback to other import personnel

Audit accuracy and timeliness of entries and billing process

Qualification

Customs Broker licenseCustoms compliance experienceCustomer service skillsOrganizational skillsAnalytical skillsTime management skillsWork independentlyWork under pressureWritten communication skills

Required

High School Diploma required

Customs Broker license is required/ or working towards receiving it within 2 years

3 or more years' experience in the customs broker industry is required

Must possess excellent customer service skills with the ability to grasp extensive knowledge while dealing with a variety of people

Must have strong organizational and time management skills

Must have the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities

Must be able to work independently

Must be able to work under pressure in an unsupervised environment

Ability to read, analyze and interpret verbal and written requests and directions

Must have the ability to compose letters, memos, emails and other written documentation clearly and concisely

Be able to present one's self in a highly cooperative and professional manner with both internal and external customers, vendors, and government officials

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure

Ability to compute rates, ratio, and percent

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume

Keen ability to research assess situations, perform root cause analysis, and provide solutions

Ability to think things through and develop processes that contribute to enhanced organizational efficiency