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Lake Bluff, Illinois, United States

Audited all import documentation received from suppliers for accuracy. Resolved discrepancies, and obtained missing information concerning import documentation from suppliers, buyers, customs brokers and forwarders. Assisted with timely filing of ISF and responsible for timely Customs release. Provided customs brokers with documentation and tariff information for Customs clearance. Addressed customs brokers requests concerning tariff issue or matters involving a PGA (Partner Government Agency). Reviewed Customs entry summaries prepared by customs broker for accuracy of tariff classifications and duty collections. Supported the logistics and accounting team from receipt of the documentation to the delivery of the container, ensured the integrity of the import data in Landed Cost and timely Customs release. Consulted with Import Compliance Manager regarding import issues, and assisted with Customs matters.

Elgin, Il

Secure carrier capacity for brokered freight. Negotiate carrier rates and responsible for profitable margins. Screen, qualify and process new carriers. Develop carrier and customer relationships. Monitor customer shipments and carrier performance. Address and resolve carrier and customer logistic needs, and service issues. Audit charges and documentation provided by carriers.

Mundelein, Il

Managed and controlled the operations of the brokerage division. Responsible for producing revenue. Accountable for all incoming spot quotes pertaining to LTL, white glove, single and multi-stop truckloads, rail, and expedited shipments within the contiguous 48 states. Provided customers with freight solutions and dependable service; coordinated on-time service and determined the most cost effective means of transport. Provided customer support and handled all communication between customers, shippers, receivers and carriers; addressed and resolved issues to meet delivery requirements. Established a carrier selection process for recruiting and hiring dependable and safety-conscious carriers. Participated in a cross-functional team; dispatched drivers, and processed driver's trips for the trucking division. Audited and invoiced all shipments for both trucking and brokerage. Assisted customers with processing of claims. Trained coworkers on TMS system and mentored team members in customer service, communication, and operations.

Elmhurst, Il

Monitored hundreds of domestic air shipments, and time sensitive shipments, from origin to destination. Recorded forwarding and delivery information. Provided customers and agents with assistance and shipment status. Trained new customers service representatives.

Elk Grove Village, Il

Supervised all aspects of the import department, including training of staff. Corresponded with US Customs and other federal government agencies. Informed and counseled importers regarding import requirements. Prepared and completed customs entries, filed protests, and petitions. Scheduled, dispatched, monitored, and expedited shipments.

Chicago, Il

Responsible for all air and ocean import operations. Gathered and processed all paperwork required for entry for customs and other federal agencies (FDA, USDA, Fish & Wildlife). Determined and calculated import duties and fees on entry summaries and processed payments. Ensured timely import clearance and delivery of shipments by maintaining constant contact with federal government agencies, carriers, and clients.