Licensed Customs Broker – International Trade & Shipping
Direct Hire Maintenance OpportunitiesLicensed Customs Broker – International Trade & Shipping Salary: $80,000–$100,000 Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire | On-Site About the Role A manufacturer is seeking an experienced Licensed U.S. Customs Broker to lead import/export compliance and support international shipping activity. This role combines customs compliance, international logistics, tariff classification, documentation, and trade support . Experience supporting a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) is highly preferred. An active U.S. Customs Broker License is required. What You’ll Do Manage customs and trade-compliance activity for international shipments. Prepare and review import, export, and shipping documentation. Classify products under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Support valuation, country-of-origin, duty, and customs-entry requirements. Coordinate international shipments, customs clearance, carriers, and freight forwarders. Resolve shipping, documentation, and compliance issues. Monitor regulatory and tariff changes that may affect the business. Maintain accurate, audit-ready trade and shipping records. Work with customers, suppliers, brokers, carriers, and government agencies. Support internal teams with customs and international shipping questions. Assist with compliance training and process improvements. Support Foreign-Trade Zone activities, audits, and documentation when applicable. Required Experience Active U.S. Customs Broker License in good standing. 5+ years of experience in customs brokerage, trade compliance, import/export, or international shipping. Strong knowledge of customs-entry procedures and tariff classification. Experience with valuation, country-of-origin, duty assessment, and shipping documentation. Experience coordinating international shipments and customs clearance. Ability to resolve logistics and compliance issues independently. Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Experience with ERP, shipping, or trade-compliance systems. Preferred Foreign-Trade Zone compliance experience Manufacturing or engineered-product environment Export filings and export-control screening Customs audits or government-agency interaction International freight and carrier coordination Training or team-lead experience Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, Business, or related field What We’re Looking For A customs professional who can serve as the company’s go-to resource for import/export compliance , manage international shipping requirements, and keep documentation accurate and audit-ready. Customs Broker License is required. FTZ experience is a strong plus. Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you currently hold an active U.S. Customs Broker License in good standing? Do you have experience supporting a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) program? How many years of experience do you have in customs brokerage, import/export, trade compliance, or international shipping? Do you have hands-on experience with tariff classification, customs entries, country-of-origin, valuation, and duty assessment? Work Location: In person