Kuehne + Nagel

Customs Brokerage Manager

Kuehne + Nagel$75K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Business Administration, or related field
  • 5+ years of customs brokerage experience in freight forwarding
  • 2-3 years in a management or supervisory role
  • Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) designation preferred
  • Strong expertise in HTS classification and U.S. Customs regulations
  • Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or CargoWise
  • Willingness to travel between Atlanta and Greenville hubs as needed

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with all local and international trade regulations
  • Oversee daily brokerage operations and client communications
  • Implement process improvements for efficiency
  • Train and mentor staff to handle volume increases and manage performance
  • Act as a technical advisor on customs procedures
  • Monitor Importer Security Filings and maintain accurate documentation
  • Monitor KPIs and present operational reports to senior leadership

Benefits

  • Stability and international career growth in the logistics industry
  • Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Employee discounts and tuition reimbursement
  • Excellent training programs and a fun global work environment
Full Job Description
Customs Brokerage Manager

As the Customs Brokerage Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing import and export compliance, managing all required documentation (including ACE and CARM), and ensuring the timely clearance of cargo in full adherence to regulatory standards. Additionally, you will lead brokerage teams, provide guidance to clients on tariff classifications and related requirements, and manage relationships with customs authorities to support efficient and compliant operations

How you create impact

  • Ensure 100% adherence to all local/international trade regulations, including PGA (Partner Government Agency) requirements, HTS classification, valuation, and Free Trade Agreements.
  • Oversee daily brokerage operations, including entry processing, audit activities, and proactive client communication
  • Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
  • Train, mentor, and coach staff, ensuring adequate capacity to handle increased volume and managing performance metrics across Atlanta and Greenville Hubs
  • Act as a technical advisor to clients on customs procedures, resolving delays, and participating in customer business reviews
  • Monitor Importer Security Filings (ISF), duty payments (ACH/PMS), and maintain accurate, compliant documentation.
  • Maintain current and comprehensive knowledge of trade compliance requirements, tariff classifications, and all relevant regulatory updates
  • Monitor KPIs, productivity, and cost control measures for both hubs and present operational reports to senior leadership


What we would like you to bring

  • A Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Business Administration, or a related logistics field
  • 5+ years of experience in customs brokerage in freight forwarding industry, with at least 2-3 years in a management or supervisory capacity
  • Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) designation is strongly preferred
  • Expertise in HTS classification, U.S. Customs regulations, and trade compliance
  • Strong analytical thinking, leadership ability, and proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP/Oracle/CargoWise)
  • Ability to travel between Atlanta and Greenville hubs as needed


What's in it for you

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, a 401k retirement savings plan, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-RT1

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About Kuehne + Nagel

Kuehne + Nagel is a global transportation and logistics company that provides airfreight, sea freight, and contract logistics services. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Lachen, Switzerland. Kuehne + Nagel operates in over 100 countries and has a workforce of over 83,000 employees. The company's customers include companies in the automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and retail industries.
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