Customs & Trade Compliance Manager

About the role

The Customs & Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with customs regulations and facilitating the smooth import and export of goods for the company. The role also involves coordinating and leading FTZ related launch and operational activities across Contract Logistics, ensuring timely activations, successful launches, and compliant, ongoing operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, activate, and oversee daily FTZ operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs regulations
• Supervise and mentor FTZ team members, providing training and performance feedback
• Support operational teams with FTZ procedures, training, and best practices
• Manage inventory control and reporting within FTZ environments
• Liaise with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on all FTZ-related matters
• Ensure accurate documentation, recordkeeping, and audit readiness
• Lead internal compliance reviews and implement process improvements
• Ensure compliance with customs laws and regulations, including tariff classifications, valuation, reporting, and country of origin requirements
• Identify and mitigate compliance risks related to FTZ operations
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance
• Lead tariff migration and duty savings strategies, including drawback, reconciliation, free trade agreement qualifications and cost-avoidance initiatives that support the financial objectives and supply chain flow in collaboration with Regulatory, Logistics, and Supply Chain stakeholders to ensure alignment with all applicable trade laws and internal trade compliance policies and procedures
• Stay informed of regulatory and legislative changes impacting foreign trade zones or bonded warehouses
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as transportation and logistics, to ensure smooth movement of goods across borders, resolve discrepancies and support operational goals

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in international trade, supply chain management, or a related field
• 4+ years’ experience in FTZ management, Bonded Warehouses, or Trade Compliance
• 2-3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience in a logistics or compliance environment
• Strong understanding of U.S. Customs regulations and FTZ operations
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) preferred
• Ability to operate in a structured, compliance-driven environment
• Experience working with a variety of commodities and industries
• Proficient in ACE, ABI, ICRS, and ERP systems
• Previous leadership or management experience

Skills

• Strong knowledge of customs regulations and procedures
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in preparing customs documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with international trade agreements and requirements
• Knowledge of transportation and logistics operations
• Proficient in using customs brokerage software and systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software and technology platforms used in the transportation and logistics industry

Benefits

Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Pay

The expected base pay range is $100,000.00 – $130,000.00 Annual. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Schedule

Full Time