Customs Compliance Manager Recruitment
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WHY THIS ROLE IS HARD TO HIRE
- Customs Compliance Managers must understand classification, valuation, country of origin, documentation, duties, tariffs, and complex import requirements.
- Customs decisions can affect regulatory exposure, shipment delays, duties, landed costs, and supply chain continuity, requiring strong judgment and accuracy.
- Professionals with deep customs knowledge and hands-on experience managing international compliance programs represent a specialized and competitive talent pool.
Brightway helps you find the right talent faster.
Brightway Career Consultants connects organizations with qualified Customs Compliance Manager candidates who bring customs, import compliance, classification, tariff, and global trade expertise. We focus on identifying professionals whose experience aligns with the organization's products, markets, regulatory environment, and international supply chain requirements.
ABOUT THE CUSTOMS COMPLIANCE MANAGER ROLE
Role Highlights
Compliance Management
Customs Compliance
International Trade
Risk & Cost Control
7+ Years
Trade Compliance Teams
Customs & Import
Compliance Risk
Tariffs & Classification
Brokers & Global Teams
Strong
Competitive Customs Compliance Market
What does a Customs Compliance Manager Do?
Manage Customs Compliance
Customs Compliance Managers establish and oversee processes that support accurate and compliant import and customs activities.
Oversee Classification & Valuation
They manage tariff classification, customs valuation, country-of-origin requirements, and related data used to determine customs treatment.
Monitor Regulatory Requirements
Managers track customs and trade requirements, assess regulatory changes, and update internal processes when new obligations arise.
Manage Brokers & Trade Partners
They coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, suppliers, carriers, and internal stakeholders to resolve customs issues and maintain compliance.
Lead Compliance Improvements
Customs Compliance Managers conduct reviews, support audits, identify process gaps, and implement controls that improve compliance accuracy and reduce risk.
Strengthen Your Customs Compliance Team
Find an experienced Customs Compliance Manager who can strengthen import compliance, manage customs risk, and improve cross-border trade operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and maintain customs compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
- Oversee tariff classification, customs valuation, country-of-origin, and import documentation.
- Manage customs brokers and monitor international trade compliance activities.
- Review regulatory changes and assess their impact on business operations.
- Lead audits, corrective actions, compliance reviews, and process improvements.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Typically requires 7+ years of progressive customs, import/export, trade compliance, or international logistics experience.
Education
A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, international business, logistics, business, trade, or a related discipline is typically preferred.
Certifications
Professional credentials in customs, international trade, export compliance, or supply chain management can strengthen a candidate's qualifications.
CORE SKILLS
MARKET & COMPENSATION INSIGHTS
typical Salary Range
$85k-$145k
Performance-Based Bonus
Experience Level
7+ years
Role Demand
High
Hiring Market
Competitive Customs Compliance Market
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About International Logistics
International Logistics focuses on coordinating the movement of goods across global markets while managing transportation, customs, compliance, suppliers, and cross-border supply chain requirements. Brightway recruits experienced professionals across customs compliance, global logistics, international trade, freight management, and related supply chain functions.
