Customs & Trade Compliance Manager

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Customs & Trade Compliance Manager responsible for customs compliance and facilitating import/export for DSV logistics. Ensuring operational efficiency in a variety of commodities with strong regulatory knowledge.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Proficient in using customs brokerage software and systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

FTZ operationsinventory controlcompliance reviewstariff classificationsduty savings strategiesprocess improvementscustoms lawsrecordkeepingaudit readinesstrade compliance

Soft Skills

supervisionmentoringtrainingperformance feedbackcommunicationleadershipproblem-solvingorganizational skillsrisk mitigationcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeLicensed Customs Broker (LCB)