Introduction Move the world with us!
AIT is a global freight forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Chicago. Are you looking for an exciting and varied job? Then you are exactly right for us! Become part of the international supply chain and move the world with us!
Does that sound interesting? Then make AIT Worldwide Logistics the next stop on your career ladder!
Overview The Customs Broker will serve as the first contact for AIT colleagues and customs authorities with regards to customs related queries. This role will ensure optimal, smooth, and timely customs clearance processes.
Responsibilities
Plausibility check of customs-relevant customer data and commissioning
Declaration of import customs clearances and export clearances
Ensuring communication with customs authorities
Preparation of transit documents and monitoring of their closure
Calculation of duties
Support and consulting of customers
Preparation of key figures and statistics
Carrying out general administrative tasks
Compliance with the obligation to retain customs documents
Deadline control and compliance with completion and submission deadlines
Handle additional tasks according to specific customer SOP requirements
Other duties as assigned by management
Support resolution of local NCR’s, complaints, claims
Support Implementation & continuous improvement for customers
Execute all Dangerous Goods shipments in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations (as applicable).
Qualifications
Several years of professional experience as a forwarding/customs agent/broker
Good knowledge in customs clearance
Ability to work independently and in a group environment
Strong PC skills (Windows, Microsoft Office applications) preferred
Fluent oral and written English is a must
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence at all levels of the organization, strong cultural sensitivity, and ability to build up relationship
Strong team player with the ability to work independently
Pro‑active, target driven, solutions‑oriented and good attention to details
Flexible and positive attitude to excel in a client‑driven environment, commercial awareness
Open to new ideas and technologies
Excellent time management and organizational skills
What AIT Can Offer You In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, we offer great programs for our employees, for example, 5 volunteer hours a year to give back to the community in a charitable event.
About AIT Worldwide AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarding company headquartered in Chicago USA. For more than 40 years, customers have relied on AIT as an industry leader for supply chain solutions with a consultative approach, a global network and trusted partners in virtually every industry. These include aviation, automotive, consumer retail, food, government, healthcare, high‑tech, industrial and life sciences. Backed by sustainable, user‑friendly technology, AIT's flexible business model enables customized door‑to‑door deliveries by sea, air, land and rail - on time and on budget. With experienced teammates, in more than 100 global locations across Asia, Europe, India and North America, AIT offers full‑service options, these include customs brokerage, warehouse management and all‑round worry‑free services.
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