Customs​/Trade Compliance Expert

It's more than a job

As a Customs Compliance Expert at Kuehne+Nagel, your job is to optimise logistics to keep our global supply chains running smoothly. The impact of your work goes beyond that, ensuring that a global product launch happens on time and supporting ethically sourced products worldwide.

As Customs Compliance Expert, you will ensure that customs entry data is legally compliant. You will work on amending submitted entry summaries to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before final liquidation, recovering overpaid duties, and avoiding compliance penalties.

• Prepare and transmit accurate Post Summary Corrections through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection ACE Portal before the unliquidated entry window closes
• Investigate and manipulate data in Excel or internal forwarding systems to audit values, harmonized tariff schedule (HTS) classifications, and country‑of‑origin details
• Collaborate with import operations, legal teams, and clients to render decisions on billing discrepancies and duty refunds
• Maintain in‑depth knowledge of 19 CFR regulations regarding Free Trade Agreements (FTA), and anti-dumping/countervailing duties (AD/CVD)
• Proactively advise importers of errors, compile supporting documentation, and communicate changes clearly
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert, advising internal clients on duty‑saving strategies, special trade programs, and supply‑chain security initiatives
• Monitor results of Post Entry Action Items such as run liquidation queries

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role, customs brokerage, freight forwarding, or a related logistics field
• U.S. Customs Broker License or CCS is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of customs regulations, import/export processes, and compliance requirements
• Experience with customs software and proficiency with the CBP ACE system
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer competitive compensation and medical/dental benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, interesting global work environment.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in specific processes (e.g., screening applications, interview scheduling). These tools analyze information to support decision‑making, but final decisions are made by human reviewers.

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.

Logistics shapes everyday life—from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world. As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference.

Whether we help deliver life‑saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions, or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, and protected activity such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment.

We will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including pregnancy and childbirth, and for sincerely held religious beliefs unless such accommodation would create undue hardship.