Licensed Customs Brokerage Import Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $85,000.00 - $125,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) with Company Match
flexible spending accounts
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Tuition assistance program
Commuter Benefits
Paid vacation

Job Description

The position of Customs Brokerage Import Manager is a critical leadership role located in Queens, NY, within a dynamic and fast-paced environment specializing in customs brokerage and import management. This full-time position requires a deep understanding of import processes, regulatory compliance, and the operational oversight of customs brokerage functions. The hiring establishment is a reputable customs brokerage firm known for its commitment to compliance, customer service excellence, and operational efficiency in handling complex import regulations and procedures. Serving a broad range of clients, the company prides itself on meticulous attention to detail, innovative process improvements, and fostering robust relationships with... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Associate degree required
  • Minimum 5 years of experience handling imports
  • At least 3 years of supervisory experience
  • Customs Broker License required for the NY branch
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead a profit center
  • Capable of reporting on revenue generation profit and loss

Job Qualifications

  • Associate degree required bachelor's degree preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of experience handling imports
  • At least 3 years of supervisory experience
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
  • Customs Broker License is required in small and medium-sized branches
  • License preferred but not required in larger branches
  • Customs Broker's License is required for the NY Branch
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead a profit center
  • Capable of reporting on revenue generation profit and loss

Job Duties

  • Establish oversee and continuously improve import process flows in conformance with applicable rules procedures and company policy
  • Develop internal SOPs and maintain KPIs for efficient management of inbound freight including timely recovery and handover to brokers
  • Collaborate with sales to create customer-specific import handling procedures especially during new customer onboarding
  • Ensure accurate documentation is created and transmitted to government agencies providing timely responses to customs customer and internal inquiries regarding classification duty rates documentation and other import regulations
  • Represent customers to CBP as needed
  • Maintain current knowledge of CBP and other agency regulations incorporating changes into departmental processes and ensuring employees receive proper compliance training
  • Organize update and disseminate client data for proper system updates
  • Review and enhance account profitability billing accuracy and timeliness
  • Arrange transportation warehousing or distribution of imported products balancing transit times and profit opportunities and negotiate contracts and rates with delivery agents
  • Prepare monthly reports for management
  • Train and onboard new staff
  • Conduct entry audits
  • Support accounts receivable collections when needed
  • Serve as the licensed broker responsible to US Customs
  • Interface with government agencies and maintain positive relationships
  • Maintain customer bond and power of attorney files
  • Perform post-entry functions such as tariff concessions refunds duty drawbacks credits and issue resolution
  • Manage the audit program to ensure continual compliance
  • Conduct audits and assess import compliance on all customs brokerage files
  • Ensure JSOX compliance
  • Supervise Import Supervisors and staff
  • Interview hire and train employees
  • Plan assign and direct work
  • Appraise performance reward and discipline employees
  • Address complaints and resolve problems in accordance with company policies and applicable laws

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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