People Freight | Freight Forwarding Recruitment
Licensed Customs Broker Manager
People Freight | Freight Forwarding Recruitment, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Position Overview
Our client, based in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced and licensed Customs Broker Manager to lead their growing customs operations team.
The Licensed Customs Broker Manager will be responsible for overseeing the full A-to-Z customs brokerage process, ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, and managing a team of five entry specialists and coordinators. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing both strategic leadership and operational execution.
What’s On Offer
Competitive salary of $90,000
Leadership role with room for growth
Supportive team and collaborative environment
Key Responsibilities
Oversee and execute the complete customs clearance process from entry filing to final release
Ensure full compliance with CBP regulations, PGA requirements, and internal SOPs
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5 customs professionals, ensuring high levels of accuracy and productivity
Classify products, review commercial documents, and verify HTS codes
Maintain and manage the company’s customs license, acting as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies
Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and minimize delays or penalties
Collaborate closely with operations, sales, and clients to resolve clearance issues and provide expert guidance
Stay up-to-date with evolving trade regulations, tariffs, and industry changes
Qualifications
Active U.S. Customs Broker License required
Minimum 5 years of experience in customs brokerage within a freight forwarding or logistics environment
Proven experience managing the full A-Z brokerage process independently
Prior leadership or team management experience preferred
Strong knowledge of HTS classification, PGA filing, ACE, and relevant software systems
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Benefits Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k)
Base pay range $90,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr
Location Houston, TX
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The Licensed Customs Broker Manager will be responsible for overseeing the full A-to-Z customs brokerage process, ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, and managing a team of five entry specialists and coordinators. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing both strategic leadership and operational execution.
What’s On Offer
Competitive salary of $90,000
Leadership role with room for growth
Supportive team and collaborative environment
Key Responsibilities
Oversee and execute the complete customs clearance process from entry filing to final release
Ensure full compliance with CBP regulations, PGA requirements, and internal SOPs
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5 customs professionals, ensuring high levels of accuracy and productivity
Classify products, review commercial documents, and verify HTS codes
Maintain and manage the company’s customs license, acting as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies
Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and minimize delays or penalties
Collaborate closely with operations, sales, and clients to resolve clearance issues and provide expert guidance
Stay up-to-date with evolving trade regulations, tariffs, and industry changes
Qualifications
Active U.S. Customs Broker License required
Minimum 5 years of experience in customs brokerage within a freight forwarding or logistics environment
Proven experience managing the full A-Z brokerage process independently
Prior leadership or team management experience preferred
Strong knowledge of HTS classification, PGA filing, ACE, and relevant software systems
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Benefits Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k)
Base pay range $90,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr
Location Houston, TX
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