Branch Manager/Broker
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Management
Business Management, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Operations Manager
Are you ready to join a Global Leader in the Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics field, who knows their employees are their greatest strength? LOGISTEED-America is on a mission to deliver high‑quality transportation and logistics services and help make the world a better place for generations to come. We are looking for a Licensed Customs Brokerage Branch Manager to join us on this mission!
Location:Vancouver, WA
WHO WE ARE:
Founded in 1950, LOGISTEED-America is part of a global network of companies providing transportation and logistics services including ocean & air freight transport, contract logistics, customs brokerage, supply chain management, and more.
SUMMARYThe Brokerage Branch Manager role oversees the Import and Customs Brokerage process, either directly or indirectly through direct reports, and ensures compliance with U.S. and foreign government laws and regulations. A Customs Brokerage license is required for this position. The manager must possess up‑to‑date knowledge of government trade regulations, international tariffs, insurance requirements, and shipment restrictions. Working closely with the Sr.
Director of Freight Forwarding, the manager will be responsible for achieving business objectives, managing import/brokerage operations staff, and performing in a fast‑paced environment while contributing to team success.
- Ethical with sound business judgement
- Leadership, management, and interpersonal abilities to oversee the organization
- Passion to help team members
- Strong focus on human capital and its impact on success
- Visionary
- Strong customer relations
- Detail‑oriented
- Reliable, follows through on commitments
- Strong process and planning orientation
- Goal‑oriented, task driven
- Enjoys being part of a team as well as leading one
- Balances team’s needs with organizational goals
- Delegates appropriately and knows when to lead
- Outstanding written, verbal, presentation, and organizational communication skills
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
- Perform tasks safely and meet OSHA rules and LOGISTEED safety practices
- Maintain area housekeeping and meet productivity, safety, and quality standards
- Adhere to attendance and punctuality standards
- Communicate orally and in writing clearly and concisely
- Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
- Classify commodities for import and advise tariff numbers to external customers when required
- Guide customers through customs requirements by preparing and submitting documents, determining tariff and duty payments, and navigating regulatory requirements
- Ensure all required forms and information are compliant and properly submitted
- Resolve customer problems accurately and professionally
- Help importers understand and meet federal regulations
- Educate customers about customs regulations, international tariffs, shipping restrictions, and insurance requirements
- Collaborate with sales and other departments to pursue new sales leads and promote services
- Process post‑entry work, including ruling requests, CF 28’s, PSCs, protests, and drawbacks
- Provide written and oral instructions to direct reports; assign duties and review work for accuracy and conformance to company policies
- Travel domestically and internationally as dictated by the position’s needs
- Assist with new projects related to U.S. customs regulations (e.g., CFS, FTZ establishment, entry data management)
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem Solving/Analysis
- People Management
- Project Management
- Communication Proficiency
- Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
- Multi‑tasking
- Manage key direct reports and oversee performance…
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