Customs Brokerage Lead - LCB TCRS4609

HIGH LEVEL OVERVIEW

The Customs Brokerage Lead will be the corporate brokerage license holder for an expanding logistic/freight forwarding company. This position will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all customs regulations, facilitating the clearance of goods, and providing expert guidance on customs-related matters.

This is an onsite position based near Portland, OR.

EXPECTATIONS

• Manage the corporate customs license application process with CBP

• Full responsibility to create the brokerage department for logistics company

• Set up entire brokerage system to include filer code & other areas of brokerage operation

• Prepare, review, and transmit import entries (ABI/ACE) for air and ocean shipments
• Classify commodities under HTSUS and ensure accurate duty and tax calculation
• Submit and manage ISF filings to ensure compliance and avoid penalties
• Resolve CBP and PGAs holds, exams, compliance inquiries, and release delays
• Stay up to date on import/export regulations, industry trends to incorporate into import processes
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping and documentation files
• Assist with Post Summary Corrections (PSC), protests, and post-entry work
• Develop and maintain customs bonds, compliance programs, and internal SOPs

ESSENTIALS

• 3-5+ years of experience in import compliance and brokerage

• Licensed Customs Broker required

• In depth knowledge of import entry process with CBP and PGAs (FDA, USDA, EPA, DOT etc)

• Solid understanding with HTS Classification, Country of Origin, valuation, and documentation

• Experience being corporate license holder and building operations from application to maintenance

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Experience with customs software, CargoWise preferred

• Proficient in MS Office; including Excel and Access