Compliance Brokerage Manager

U. • Inglewood, CA

5d

About The Position

Provide daily management and oversight to Brokerage operations and staff and its activities with strict adherence to applicable US Customs and Participating Government Agency regulations and KWE’s Import and Brokerage SOP; monitor daily Key Performance Indicator Reports, and Brokerage Systems Search grids to identify and reconcile irregularities; collaborate with the Compliance Audit Manager and the Brokerage Operations Compliance Manager to identify and conduct individual employee training as required.

Requirements

• Customs Broker License required
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel
• Working knowledge of Brokerage entry processing
• Capable of understanding and following customer specific instructions
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Detailed organization capabilities and a desire and ability to follow projects through to completion.
• This position requires a high energy individual with a strong work ethic, good communication skills, and must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of Customs Regulations, Customs clearance and Customs brokerage and operations

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Industry certifications
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and Access preferred
• Ability to prioritize and manage time
• Minimum of 5-7 years of Customs Regulations, Customs clearance and Customs brokerage and operations

Responsibilities

• Manage Brokerage Department staff and daily shipment and brokerage billing activities, assign customer accounts, set work completion standards, Customs entry processing procedures, obtain classification/parts database, review and manage performance in accordance with KWE Import and Brokerage SOP’s; maintain customer performance requirements and assist where necessary in resolving Brokerage Departmental issues and concerns.
• Review and act daily to resolve issues identified in the Brokerage Operations Reports and Systems Search Grids.
• Process customs entries for assigned accounts; oversee and assist Brokerage Department staff where required in processing of Customs entries with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) and other Participating Government Agencies
• Timely respond to communications and requests from clients, regulatory agencies, KWE branches and vendors promptly and in accordance with KWE standards
• Assist with onboarding new customers ensuring all required documentation has been obtained; define handling procedures and develop client SOP’s, tariff databases, credit limits, etc; secure delivery, billing and payment requirements and set up profiles and training of entry staff for entry processing and handling; collaborate with the Branch and local sales staff on development of new account Brokerage sales.
• Collaborate with the Brokerage Operations Compliance Managers and local Branch teams to assist in the preparation of annual staff performance reviews; conduct Brokerage Department staff training and assist with resolution of issues.
• Support as a back up to the Compliance Audit Manager in performing those daily responsibilities such as but not limited to processing daily statements, conduct daily brokerage entry audits, conduct air brokerage billing audits, assist with processing post entry corrections, etc… during periods of scheduled and un-scheduled PTO.
• Maintain thorough and up to date knowledge of KWE policies and procedures, and regulatory and industry updates
• Perform that work/other functions as may be assigned from time to time the by Brokerage Operations and Trade Compliance Departments.

Benefits

• Medical Plan including Prescription
• Dental Plan
• Vision Care
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Medical Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Long term disability (LTD) coverage
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan
• Student Loan Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Day
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Commuter Benefits – Parking and Transit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree