Customs Broker Manager

About the role

JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services. The Customs Brokerage Manager oversees the import customs house broker processes and ensures compliance with US laws and regulations, as well as JAS Forwarding operations procedures.

Responsibilities

The Customs Broker Manager is responsible for completion of all import and Customs house Broker transactions in an accurate and timely manner. Key responsibilities include compliance, training, recordkeeping, and supervision of all customhouse broker and import personnel. The manager will also educate and train staff, support individuals in identifying and addressing performance gaps, and provide guidance to customers on compliance requirements and general import concerns.

• Ensure compliance with US laws and regulations, as well as JAS Forwarding operations procedures
• Complete all import and Customs house Broker transactions in an accurate and timely manner
• Supervise and monitor closely Importer Security Filings (ISF) filings to ensure 100% compliance
• Ensure all duty payments, duty statements, Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) statements and Periodic Monthly Statements (PMS) are paid timely
• Partner with the local central dispatching team to oversee the day-to-day freight movement and ensure the workflow is adequately managed

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Customs Brokerage Manager will directly and/or indirectly supervise one or more employees, train, supervise and advise entry writers and import personnel, manage, direct, and evaluate the work of employees, and maintain up to date knowledge of regulations and procedures.

• Directly and/or indirectly supervise one or more employees
• Train, supervise and advise entry writers and import personnel
• Manage, direct, and evaluate the work of employees
• Maintain up to date knowledge of regulations and procedures

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of customs laws, practices and procedures, excellent organizational, written and verbal skills, and strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Cargo Wise platform.

• Knowledge of customs laws, practices and procedures
• Knowledge of Food Drug Administration (FDA), Fish and Wildlife (US F&W) and other government agencies
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal skills
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Cargo Wise platform

Education and Experience

The candidate must be a Licensed Customer Broker (LCB) with at least 5 years of experience in the logistics or forwarding industry, 3 years of experience in a supervisory role, and 4 years of experience working in customs brokerage and understanding customs regulations.

• Must be a Licensed Customer Broker (LCB)
• 5 years of experience in the logistics or forwarding industry
• 3 years of experience in a supervisory role
• 4 years of experience working in customs brokerage and understanding customs regulations