Customs Consulting & Compliance Manager

Job Description

Customs Consulting & Compliance Manager is responsible for supporting the consulting and compliance functions of AFC International,

Customs Consulting & Compliance Manager responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Classify products using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
• Establish and support duty avoidance and duty recovery programs
• Assist customers in establishing a customs compliance manual
• Perform entry summary audits
• Research and file Post Summary Corrections
• Consult with new importers on customs and OGA (Other Government Agencies) regulations
• Review and identify Customs compliance issues
• Increase service offerings through business development and prospecting potential clients
• Engage with new and existing customers on Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism ( C-TPAT) participation
• Keep current with developing trends, new regulations and Customs Border Protection (CBP) or OGA programs
• Lead and manage a team; fostering a positive work environment; mentoring, coaching, and developing team members in order to provide opportunities for growth; developing current and future leaders for the organization to successfully meet department and business objectives and goals
  
  
  

Qualification, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent education plus work experience
• 5+ years’ experience in Customs regulations, clearance, and brokerage
• 3+ years’ experience in a supervisory or management role leading high performance teams
• U.S. Customs Broker License preferred
• Experience with C-TPAT, Drawback, Foreign Trade Zone and Inbound Transportation experience preferred
• Experience with transportation management systems/software; CargoWise preferred
• Previous Inbound Transportation and/or customs brokerage experience a plus
• Knowledge and understanding of Tariff Classifications and Country of Origin
• Ability to meet with customers and speak to processes regarding importing parts or finished products and warehousing and transportation security needs to final US destination
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and inter-personal skills, with the ability to clearly
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing unmatched customer service
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
  
  
  

About Us

R+L Global Logistics is a world-class provider of high quality domestic and international logistics and supply chain services, with a reputation for offering the highest quality freight solutions and services to our customers. We have 14 offices across the country, with locations in Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Fort Myers, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Laredo, Los Angeles, Nashville, Newark, Ocala, Orlando and San Antonio allowing our logistics team to optimize the supply chain process for our customers.

Why our employees love working at R+L Global Logistics

• Values “I love working for a company that I am proud to represent based on its morals and people”Opportunities “It’s exciting to play a part in building an organization knowing that as you succeed, more and more opportunities become available
• People “While we are a larger company, I’ve still been able to form new friendships and relationships with the people around me”
• Leadership “I love coming in each day and knowing that I my opinion matters to our leadership team
• Exciting Benefits Including Vacation Properties “I love being able to go to Fort Myers Beach for a weekend getaway
  
  
  

Benefits

Company Vacation Properties, PTO, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Pet Insurance and Group Home & Auto Insurance

R+L Global Logistics will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Global Logistics will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for an assessment or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law.