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Description
Job Title: Customs Compliance Audit Specialist - Part Time Position Job Location: Chicago, Illinois Objective Focusing on customs entries, the CDZ Compliance Audit Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring that all customs-related activities meet legal requirements, thereby minimizing the risk of penalties and facilitating smoother trade operations.
Responsibilities
- Audit of Customs Entries for ORD, IND
- Stay current with changes in customs regulations, trade agreements, and compliance requirements that affect customs entries
- Examine all relevant documentation related to customs entries, including invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and any other supporting documents
- Identify discrepancies or errors in customs entries, such as misclassification, incorrect valuation, and missing documentation.
- Assess the risk associated with customs entries and develop strategies to mitigate potential compliance issues
- Prepare detailed reports summarizing audit findings, compliance issues, and recommendations for corrective action to Sector Managers.
- Provide training to internal teams on best practices for preparing and submitting customs entries to ensure compliance.
- Follow up on the implementation of corrective actions based on audit findings and ensure that compliance improvements are sustained.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements within the customs entry function to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.
- Maintain accurate records of audits, findings, and compliance efforts for future reference and regulatory requirements.
- Communicate with relevant stakeholders, including customs brokers, importers, and internal teams, regarding compliance issues and audit findings.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Recommended 2-4+ years of experience in brokerage with a freight forwarder
- Ability to update data elements, perform queries, resolve validations, shipment tracing, and navigation between multiple screens
- Experience in maintaining positive and professional customer relationships
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to communicate status updates and resolve as outlined in policy and procedure
- Proficient use of Microsoft applications, including Office (Word & Excel), Outlook and Sharepoint
- Generate reports, perform queries, and validate data elements
- Research and compare data files/elements
Pay Range $25,21 - $33,61+ (Based on Experience) Benefits (All Non-Union Employees)
- Compensation: Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-based incentives.
- 401(k) Match: $1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly + 2% annual base contribution.
- Stock Purchase Plan: Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate.
- Medical: Comprehensive plans covering preventive care, inpatient/outpatient services, and prescriptions.
- Vision: Optional coverage for exams, frames, and contacts.
- Dental: Optional coverage for preventive, basic, and major services.
- Paid Time Off: 7 major holidays, 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation/sick days.
Why Join DHL Global Forwarding? At DHL Global Forwarding, we invest in our employees' growth, providing training, guidance, and career advancement opportunities. We believe in building careers, not just jobs, and empowering our team to develop skills and achieve long-term success. Be part of DHL Group, the world's leading logistics provider, operating in 220+ countries. DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is a global leader in air and ocean freight, with 30,000+ employees ensuring seamless transport and supply chain solutions. Explore careers with us: DHL Careers.
Equal Opportunity Employer DHL Global Forwarding is committed to equal employment opportunities, evaluating all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Work Authorization Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. |
DHL Global Forwarding
paid time off, sick time, 401(k)
Sep 08, 2025