Customs Specialist

Aston Carter•Naperville, IL

2d•$26 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Customs Specialist to support our high-volume import operations. This role is ideal for someone with a foundation in freight forwarding or import logistics who is eager to grow into a specialized customs position. You will play a critical part in processing air and ocean imports, ensuring accurate documentation, and supporting our customs compliance team during a period of increased workload. This contract role is designed as an interim solution with the potential to convert to a permanent position, depending on performance and business needs.

Requirements

3-5+ years of experience in freight forwarding or import logistics for air and ocean shipments.
Understanding of international shipping documentation and the import lifecycle.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Comfort with high-volume documentation.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially in cross-functional environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with customs entry writing or FTZ processes.
Exposure to ERP, WMS, or legacy systems (AS400 familiarity helpful but not required).
Basic knowledge of HTS classifications or trade documentation.
Proficiency in customer service, data entry, administrative support, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Process air and ocean import shipments, focusing on customs entry preparation and review.
Work with international shipping documents such as commercial invoices, packing lists, airway bills, bills of lading, and certificates of origin.
Enter and track customs data in our homegrown AS400 system and Questa web platform (training provided).
Support daily and weekly customs workflows, handling discrepancies and escalating issues to tenured team members.
Collaborate closely with the customs and logistics team, including entry writers, dispatch specialists, FTZ specialists, logistics specialists, and management.
Assist with high-volume FTZ-related documentation, auditing tasks, and import admissions.
Maintain accuracy and compliance in a fast-paced environment with evolving auditing initiatives.