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Customs Specialist - Chicago or Decatur, IL. Erlanger, KY, Alpharetta

ADM
Decatur, IL
Customs Specialist (CS)

Position can be based in Chicago or Decatur, IL. Erlanger, KY. or Alpharetta, GA.

Position Summary: The CS works together with the Customs & Excise Trade Compliance (CETC) global teams. The role involves collaboration with several internal stakeholders across ADM.

Job Responsibilities

  • Supports CETC Special Project Lead a variety of projects
  • Drives the regional implementation of CETC special projects
  • Supports external Customs audits
  • Deliver training for colleagues who are not customs specialists
  • Host office hours sessions to address questions in key customs topics
  • Identify opportunities for CETC special projects across ADM Country of Origin (CoO)
  • Management of CoO data in SAP GTS (where deployed)
  • Determination and maintenance of CoO dataset Customs Brokers
  • Maintain master list of customs brokers used by the business
  • Obtain and analyze declaration data from brokers on a regular basis
  • Identify risks and opportunities in the broker data set
  • Drive performance management sessions with key brokers
  • Maintain an up-to-date set of Powers of Attorney

Required Skills:

  • Has a strong knowledge of customs legislation with a focus on (NA, LATAM, EMEA, APAC)
  • Has proven experience in trade compliance and internal and external auditing
  • Is familiar with origin determination
  • Has good experience with SAP GTS and/or other customs automation solutions
  • Good working knowledge of HS classification, Free Trade Agreement qualification, operation of customs reliefs and customs valuation.
  • Works accurately
  • Is a critical thinker
  • Is an efficient communicator
  • Is familiar with stakeholder management
  • Has a proactive attitude
  • Has extensive digital literacy
  • Has professional English language skills

Education Requirements: The CS has a relevant university degree or higher, supplemented by relevant

professional training.

Required Experience: The CS has at least 7 years active experience as a customs specialist, working in a large or medium-sized company. Previous roles should include the filing of customs and excise declarations, internal auditing, data processing, and reporting.

Additional information: The CS will be working in the corporate Customs & Excise Trade Compliance function of the ADM organization.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$53,100.00 - $93,600.00

Benefits And Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

  • Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
  • Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
  • Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional Benefits Include

  • Paid time off including paid holidays.
  • Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at

Req/Job ID

99944BR

Posted 2025-09-28

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