Kuehne + Nagel

Customs Compliance Manager

Kuehne + Nagel$80K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, or a related field
  • Licensed Customs Broker preferred
  • 6+ years experience in Customs or Trade Compliance, with a background in Customs Brokerage from the Freight Forwarding Industry
  • Familiarity with systems like Cargo Wise and SAP GTS
  • Demonstrated customer service skills and a passion for employee development

Responsibilities

  • Lead brokerage training initiatives across multiple locations
  • Identify training gaps and development needs in collaboration with Brokerage and Operations Managers
  • Coach and mentor employees to improve customs brokerage knowledge
  • Monitor training completion and assess knowledge retention for compliance
  • Facilitate onboarding programs for new employees and transitions into brokerage roles
  • Promote adherence to standard work instructions to drive operational consistency
  • Support change management related to customs regulations and operational procedures

Benefits

  • Stability in the logistics industry with potential for international career growth
  • Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
  • 401k retirement savings plan
  • Employee discounts and tuition reimbursement
  • Excellent training programs in an engaging global work environment
Full Job Description
Customs Compliance Manager

A Customs Compliance Auditor complies with customs laws, trade regulations, and internal procedures related to international shipments. The role focuses on minimizing regulatory risk, identifying compliance gaps, and maintaining adherence to customs requirements globally.

How you create impact

  • Lead and coordinate brokerage training initiatives across assigned locations and operational teams.
  • Partner with Brokerage leadership and Operations Managers to identify training gaps and employee development needs.
  • Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance support to employees to enhance customs brokerage knowledge and operational effectiveness.
  • Monitor training completion, employee progress, and knowledge retention to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
  • Facilitate onboarding and development programs for new hires and employees transitioning into new brokerage functions.
  • Drive consistency in operational processes by promoting adherence to standard work instructions and best practices.
  • Support change management efforts related to customs regulations, operational procedures, and system enhancements.
  • Collaborate with management to establish training objectives, measure effectiveness, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for customs brokerage operations and regulatory compliance, providing guidance to employees and management as needed.
  • May provide functional leadership and direction to trainers, subject matter experts, or project teams involved in training and development initiatives.
  • Manage and prioritize multiple training projects and deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
  • Analyze training metrics and operational performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
  • Ensure all training materials, work instructions, and job aids remain current with regulatory and company policy changes.


What we would like you to bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, or related field.
  • Licensed Customs Broker (preferred).
  • 6+ years of Experience in Customs Compliance, Trade Compliance, Customs Brokerage, from Freight Forwarding Industry
  • Experience with systems such as Cargo Wise, SAP GTS
  • High level of customer service and enthusiasm for employee development.


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

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in specific process [e.g., screening applications, interview scheduling]. These tools analyze information to support decision-making, but final decisions are made by human reviewers.

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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