Customs & Trade Compliance Manager

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DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world.

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Location:

USA - VIRTUAL - US Texas

Division:
Solutions
Job Posting

Title:

Customs & Trade Compliance Manager - 114949
Time Type:
Full Time

Position Summary:

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 Customs Trade Compliance Program Manager coordinates and leads FTZ related launch and operational activities across Contract Logistics, ensuring timely activations, successful launches, and compliant, ongoing operations. This role will serve as a key liaison between internal departments, clients, and regulatory agencies.

Essential Duties and 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.
• Ensure all weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual FTZ forms and reports necessary for FTZ operations are submitted and reviewed for accuracy.
• 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.

Skills and Abilities:

Education & Experience:

• 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

Other 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.

Computer Skills:

• 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

Certificates & Licenses: CCS, AZS or CZS certification advantageous

Language Skills:

• English (reading, writing, verbal)
• Interpersonal communication and language skills (e.g., listening to others, speaking to others, reading, writing)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Mathematical Skills

• Good mathematical skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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