Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment
Director of U.S. Customs & Trade Compliance
Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Director of U.S. Customs & Trade Compliance – Global Freight Forwarding
Location(s):
Chicago, IL | Atlanta, GA | Seattle, WA | Los Angeles, CA
Base pay range:
$150,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr
About the Organization We’re exclusively partnered with a globally recognized freight forwarding and customs brokerage organization with significant U.S. gateway operations and a deeply established international network. The company is investing heavily in strengthening enterprise-wide trade governance, enhancing regulatory consistency, and modernizing compliance infrastructure across its U.S. operations.
Role Overview The Director of U.S. Customs & Trade Compliance will provide strategic and operational leadership across all U.S. brokerage and forwarding activities. This role holds national responsibility for import governance, CBP engagement, audit oversight, and regulatory risk management across multiple high-volume gateway locations, including Chicago, Atlanta, Seattle, and Los Angeles.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and evolve the company’s U.S. customs and trade compliance strategy
Oversee HTS classification governance, drawback programs, reconciliation filings, and post‑entry activity
Serve as the senior point of contact with CBP and partner government agencies
Direct internal audits, risk assessments, and corrective action initiatives across all U.S. locations
Provide regulatory guidance, training, and escalation support to brokerage and operations teams
Maintain oversight of ACE accounts, broker licensing, and compliance record‑keeping systems
Ensure adherence to CTPAT, bonded operations, ISA, and other regulatory programs
Drive modernization, technology adoption, and continuous improvement within compliance functions
Candidate Profile
Active U.S. Licensed Customs Broker (LCB)
required
15+ years of experience in customs compliance, trade governance, or brokerage leadership
Deep technical expertise in CBP regulations, including drawback, reconciliation, and audit management
Proven track record leading national or multi‑branch compliance teams
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence at senior leadership level
Willing to be based in or relocate to Chicago, Atlanta, Seattle, or Los Angeles
What You Can Expect
National leadership role with broad authority and visibility
Direct impact on enterprise‑level compliance strategy and execution
Close collaboration with senior global leadership
Opportunity to modernize and elevate U.S. trade compliance programs
Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and long‑term career runway
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management
Industries Freight and Package Transportation; Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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Chicago, IL | Atlanta, GA | Seattle, WA | Los Angeles, CA
Base pay range:
$150,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr
About the Organization We’re exclusively partnered with a globally recognized freight forwarding and customs brokerage organization with significant U.S. gateway operations and a deeply established international network. The company is investing heavily in strengthening enterprise-wide trade governance, enhancing regulatory consistency, and modernizing compliance infrastructure across its U.S. operations.
Role Overview The Director of U.S. Customs & Trade Compliance will provide strategic and operational leadership across all U.S. brokerage and forwarding activities. This role holds national responsibility for import governance, CBP engagement, audit oversight, and regulatory risk management across multiple high-volume gateway locations, including Chicago, Atlanta, Seattle, and Los Angeles.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and evolve the company’s U.S. customs and trade compliance strategy
Oversee HTS classification governance, drawback programs, reconciliation filings, and post‑entry activity
Serve as the senior point of contact with CBP and partner government agencies
Direct internal audits, risk assessments, and corrective action initiatives across all U.S. locations
Provide regulatory guidance, training, and escalation support to brokerage and operations teams
Maintain oversight of ACE accounts, broker licensing, and compliance record‑keeping systems
Ensure adherence to CTPAT, bonded operations, ISA, and other regulatory programs
Drive modernization, technology adoption, and continuous improvement within compliance functions
Candidate Profile
Active U.S. Licensed Customs Broker (LCB)
required
15+ years of experience in customs compliance, trade governance, or brokerage leadership
Deep technical expertise in CBP regulations, including drawback, reconciliation, and audit management
Proven track record leading national or multi‑branch compliance teams
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence at senior leadership level
Willing to be based in or relocate to Chicago, Atlanta, Seattle, or Los Angeles
What You Can Expect
National leadership role with broad authority and visibility
Direct impact on enterprise‑level compliance strategy and execution
Close collaboration with senior global leadership
Opportunity to modernize and elevate U.S. trade compliance programs
Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and long‑term career runway
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management
Industries Freight and Package Transportation; Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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