Customs Broker
Key Skills
Job Description
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
- 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
- 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
- 3+ years of professional experience as a customs agent/broker
- Good knowledge in customs clearance
- Fluent oral and written English and Dutch is a must
- Strong team player with the ability to work independently
- Pro-active, target driven, solutions-oriented and good attention to details
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- VGB security clearance (or the ability to obtain it) is required for this position
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.
What AIT Can Offer You
We believe in rewarding your talent and supporting your growth. In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, you’ll enjoy:- 27.5 holiday days per year to relax and recharge
- A solid pension plan to secure your future
- Access to an online learning library and regular training opportunities to support your professional growth
- Employee support programs focused on your well-being
- Five paid volunteer hours per year, giving you time to make a difference
- Exclusive employee discounts through Deel, adding extra perks to your everyday life
Core Responsibilities
The Customs Broker manages customs clearance processes, including data plausibility checks, declaration of imports and exports, and communication with authorities. They also provide customer support, calculate duties, and ensure compliance with all relevant customs regulations and deadlines.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 3 years of professional experience as a customs agent or broker and possess fluent English and Dutch language skills. A VGB security clearance or the ability to obtain one is required for this position.
Benefits
- 27.5 holiday days per year
- Pension plan
- Online learning library
- Training opportunities
- Employee support programs
- Five paid volunteer hours per year
- Employee discounts
About AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.
Industry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 45 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes end-to-end deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail — on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 170 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services. Learn more at www.aitworldwide.com. Our Mission At AIT, we provide solutions to earn our customers' trust, leveraging our products, regions and vertical markets, all backed by a high-performance culture. Our Vision Become the global logistics provider respected for delivering a world-class experience.