Customs Specialist​/Operations Manager

Position: Customs Specialist / Operations Manager

Customs Specialist / Operations Manager

Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) Preferred

The start of a new year is when experienced customs and freight operations professionals look for clearer authority, stronger compliance ownership, and a more credible operational platform. This role has been approved for a January start as part of a structured growth plan in Dallas and is designed for a senior customs professional with leadership capability.

Role Overview

• Senior customs-focused role with operations management responsibility
• Oversight of U.S. customs clearance activities across air and ocean freight
• Dallas-based role supporting import compliance, brokerage accuracy, and operational governance
• Hands‑on execution combined with supervisory and process ownership

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end U.S. customs clearance processes in line with CBP regulations
• Prepare, review, and submit customs entries with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance
• Classify goods using the HTSUS and determine correct duties, taxes, and PGA requirements
• Act as escalation point for customs holds, exams, audits, and compliance issues
• Oversee operational workflows, SOP adherence, and quality control
• Support and guide customs and operations staff through training and oversight
• Liaise with CBP, carriers, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Maintain audit readiness and support internal and external compliance reviews

Required Experience

• Proven experience in U.S. customs brokerage and import operations
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of CBP regulations, HTS classification, valuation, and recordkeeping
• Experience managing or leading customs and operations teams
• Ability to operate hands‑on while maintaining managerial accountability
• Familiarity with air and ocean freight operations in a forwarding environment

Compensation and Positioning

• Competitive base salary aligned with Dallas market standards for senior customs professionals
• Leadership role with operational authority and compliance ownership
• Stable platform with long‑term growth opportunity

Why This Role

• January start opportunity aligned with operational and compliance expansion
• Combination of customs expertise and operations management responsibility
• Clear mandate around accuracy, governance, and process improvement
• Senior role without unnecessary corporate layers

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Freight and Package Transportation

Base Pay Range

$90,000.00/yr – $/yr

Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment provided pay range

This range is provided by Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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