Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
The Customs Manager provides on-site support, expertise, and knowledge to ensure local alignment with Customs business activities. They lead their Customs Brokerage team in alignment with Customs regulations and Compliance mandates to minimize risk.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide training and development opportunities to the customs team to enhance their knowledge and skills.
- Monitor volume and type of business conducted.
- Monitor reject rate for the various customs transactions relative to overall volume.
- Ensure brokerage employees have current editions of CBP regulations, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, and CBP issuances.
- Perform audits and reviews of the customs transactions handled.
- Monitor and ensure timeliness of processing entries and payment of duty, tax, or other debt or obligation owing to the Government for which the broker is responsible, or for which the broker has received payment from a client.
- Ensure proper and timely responsiveness and action to communications, direction, and notices from CBP.
- Conduct Customs entry audits and compliance reviews to assess adherence to regulations and internal procedures.
- Maintain documents required under 19 CFR 163.
- Optimize customs processes to enhance efficiency and minimize customs clearance delays.
- Manage partnership with customs authorities and clients.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and compliance with customs requirements.
- Enforce the Brokerage Recognition of Achievements and Growth program locally.
Educational background / Work experience- Bachelor's degree in international trade, supply chain management, or a related field is preferred.
- U.S. Customs Brokerage License
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in customs operations, including management and customs compliance responsibilities.
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Skills & Competencies
- In-depth understanding of Customs regulations, import requirements, and international trade practices.
- Proven leadership and people management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in customs valuation and classification methodologies.
- Knowledge of customs automation systems and software.
- Familiarity with customs audits and compliance assessments.
- Experience with ACE Secure Data Portal
Compensation: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Who we are
Interstate Personnel has been dedicated to providing specialty recruiting for over 30 years here in Los Angeles, California and across our great nation. Personal attention is extended to both businesses and job seekers alike, who have experienced both the confidence and satisfaction of working with our team of professionals. We provide candidates who have experience in logistics, international trade, warehousing and distribution, human resources, accounting, engineering, technology, medical and many other fields. Whether your preference is short or long-term contract work or a full-time position, look no further than Interstate Personnel.
Our Mission Statement
Employment opportunities come from our commitment to providing our clients with the best-qualified applicants. Our extensive recruiting efforts are specifically directed toward finding the finest employees for your needs. Our staff of highly qualified professionals, with over 100 years of combined staffing experience, guarantee your total satisfaction. Interstate’s mission has always been to recruit the best individuals for each one of our client companies. We hope to be your agency of choice.
