Customs Brokerage Manager

FNS, INC

$90K — $120K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Trade, Logistics, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in customs brokerage or international trade operations, with 2-3 years in management.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. customs laws and regulations (19 CFR, HTS classifications, etc.).
  • Demonstrated leadership and team-management experience.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented with multitasking skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Lead customs brokerage department and ensure operational goals are met.
  • Manage import clearance workflow, including customs entries and client communications.
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. customs regulations and company SOPs.
  • Optimize department processes for efficiency and performance.
  • Train and evaluate team members while managing staffing and workflow.
  • Resolve complex shipment and compliance issues as an escalation point.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to support client onboarding and growth.
  • Maintain and enhance customs clearance systems and reporting tools.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision PPO Insurance
  • Life, STD, LTD Insurance
  • 401(K) Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Additional Paid time off for special events
  • Years of Service Awards
  • Education Assistant Program (Eligibility based)
Full Job Description
Location: 18620 Harmon Ave., Carson, CA 90746

Responsibilities
  • Lead and oversee the customs brokerage department including the team of entry writers, ensuring that operational goals and KPIs are met.
  • Manage the entire import clearance workflow: from customs entries and ISF filings to broker relationships, audits, billing, and client communications.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable U.S. customs regulations, partner government agencies, trade policies, and company SOPs.
  • Review and improve department processes: work distribution, quality control, performance measurement and continuous improvement.
  • Train, coach, and evaluate team members, manage staffing, workflow capacity, and performance metrics.
  • Act as escalation point for complex or high-risk shipments, broker disputes, compliance issues, and audit findings.
  • Partner with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Legal teams to support new account onboarding, client growth, and service delivery.
  • Maintain and enhance customs clearance systems, reporting tools, data analytics, and entry tracking.
  • Provide regular management reports on department performance, cost control, and compliance status.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Trade, Logistics, or a related field is preferred.
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in customs brokerage or international trade operations, including at least 2-3 years in a management or supervisory capacity.
  • Strong expertise in U.S. customs laws and regulations (19 CFR, HTS classifications, PGAs, duty/valuation, etc.).
  • Demonstrated leadership and team-management skills, ability to build and develop high-performing teams.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision making skills.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Experience with customs/brokerage systems preferred.
  • Bilingual in Korean and English is required.


The base salary range for this role is between $90,000 - $120,000 yearly, and your base salary will depend on your experiences, qualifications, and skills.

Benefits (Full-Time ONLY)
  • Health, Dental, and Vision PPO Insurance
  • Life, STD, LTD Insurance
  • 401(K) Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Additional Paid time off (Bereavement, Wedding, Birth of a Child, etc.)
  • Years of Service Awards
  • Education Assistant Program (Based on Eligibility)

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