Licensed Customs Broker - Freight Forwarder (36485)

A global freight forwarding company is currently seeking a Licensed Customs Broker to support their office in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago area. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years’ work experience as a Customs Broker and in logistics field, and a positive, team-oriented mindset. This is a full-time, direct hire position.

Customs Broker Job Responsibilities

• Prepare customs entries for air and ocean shipments and follow up on the clearance process.
• File ISF and ensure timely follow-up with related parties.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. government regulations, including CBP, FDA, EPA, DOT, FCC, USDA, and FWS.
• Review BOLs, commercial invoices, and other shipping documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Classify goods correctly according to U.S. tariff regulations and company SOPs.
• Communicate with internal and external parties regarding customs holds, exams, and other issues.
• Provide backup support to team members as needed.
• Assist with creating and updating client SOPs.
• Prioritize tasks and complete work accurately and on time.
• Work closely with the Brokerage team and other departments to provide excellent customer service.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Customs Broker Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Valid U.S. Customs Broker License in good standing required.
• CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) certification through NCBFAA is preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in Customs Brokerage required.
• Freight forwarding experience is a plus.
• Experience with Japanese company is a huge plus
• Good knowledge of HTS, 19 CFR, and PGA requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Cargowise experience is a plus.

We do not accept any resumes from any third party organizations or other recruiters

While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to type for extended periods throughout the day and intermittently sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision, as well as, lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.

If you feel you can make positive contributions to our company, and think this is the position for you, please don’t hesitate to send us your resume right away!

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Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.