Customs Brokerage Manager

About the Company

Established in 1981, OEC Group is one of the leading NVOCC freight forwarding companies. We provide customers with import and export services, as well as door-to-door services for both international and domestic needs. Our logistics services include ocean and air freight, rail, trucking, warehousing and distribution, customs brokerage, and cargo insurance.

About the Role

We are looking for a Customs Brokerage Manager with 5-10 years of experience (must be a licensed Customs Broker) to mentor and lead the New York Customs Brokerage team. The role involves overseeing the correct and timely creation and transmission of entries to US Customs.

Responsibilities

• Manages subordinate supervisors/managers in the Customs Brokerage department, including overall direction, coordination, and evaluation.
• Directly supervises non-supervisory employees, carrying out responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Interviews, hires, and trains employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems.
• Prepares entry papers from shipper's invoice in accordance with U.S. Customs Service regulations and other federal agency requirements (e.g., EPA, FDA).
• Files papers with Customs Service and arranges for payment of duties.
• Quotes duty rates on goods to be imported.
• Prepares papers for shippers appealing duty charges imposed by Customs Service.
• Arranges storage and transportation of imported goods from port to final destination.
• Classifies codes for U.S. Customs and ensures duties, taxes, and fees are paid.
• Complies with U.S. Customs by maintaining digital and hard copies of records.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience as a Customs Brokerage Manager.
• Customs Broker License is required.
• Experience with Entry Writing and U.S. Customs.
• Good working knowledge of Harmonized Tariff, CROSS, and U.S. Customs Regulations.
• Experience managing a team of Entry Writers.

Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Schedule

New York Office: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm EST.

Pay

$100,000–$120,000 base salary based on education and experience level.

Benefits

After successfully completing a standard 90-day introductory period, employees receive:

• Individual Health Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental, and Vision).
• Life and Accidental Insurance Coverage.
• Vacation, Personal, and Floating Days.
• 401K Plan with up to 3% company match.

Company Culture

OEC Group provides a fun, family-oriented work culture. We host company outings such as team dinners, holiday parties, company picnics, and team-building activities. We are a well-established company that is continually growing and looking for strong team players.