Customs Entry Specialist - Team Lead

Company Overview :

Join a dynamic and fun-loving team in Wood Dale, IL, where collaboration, creativity, and a passion for excellence thrive. This forward-thinking company is dedicated to delivering top-notch import Customs brokerage solutions while fostering a vibrant, engaging work environment that makes coming to work a blast.

Job Summary :

As a Customs Entry Specialist - Team Lead, you’ll leverage your expertise in U.S. trade regulations to ensure compliant and efficient import Customs brokerage processes while leading a dynamic team. You’ll oversee Customs documentation, drive operational excellence, and foster a collaborative, high-energy environment. Perfect for detail-oriented leaders passionate about trade compliance and team success. This is a full-time, in-office position based at our Wood Dale, IL office.

Key Responsibilities :

• Review and validate import documents (e.g., commercial invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin) for compliance with U.S. Customs & Border Protection regulations.
• Ensure adherence to federal trade laws, including tariff classifications, valuations, and country-of-origin requirements.
• Oversee timely and accurate submission of Customs declarations, Importer Security Filing (ISF), Post Summary Corrections, and Protests.
• Coordinate with Customs authorities, importers, truckers, and freight forwarders to streamline operations and resolve compliance issues.
• Lead, mentor, and train team members, fostering a positive, team-oriented culture through collaboration and participation in company events.
• Monitor team performance, ensuring deadlines are met and processes are optimized in a fast-paced environment.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and compliance.

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About Harry F. Long, Inc. :

HARRY F. LONG, INC. is an independent Customs Brokerage firm founded in 1965. Based in Chicago, Illinois offering nationwide Customs services.