Customs Brokerage Manager

OEC Group • New Hyde Park, NY

22h • Onsite

About The Position

OEC Group is looking for a Customs Brokerage Manager who will oversee the correct and timely creation and transmission of entries to US Customs. This role involves managing subordinate supervisors and employees within the Customs Brokerage Department, ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs Service regulations and other federal agency requirements. The manager will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units, including interviewing, hiring, training, performance appraisal, and problem resolution.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience as Customs Brokerage Manager
• Licensed Customs Broker
• Experience with Entry Writing, U.S. Customs
• Good working knowledge of harmonized Tariff, CROSS, U.S. Customs Regulations
• Experience managing a team of Entry Writers.
• Customs Broker License is required.
• Associate’s degree and/or five to ten years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the correct and timely creation and transmission of entries to US Customs.
• Prepares entry papers from shipper's invoice in accordance with U.S. Customs Service regulations, and regulations of other federal agencies bearing on importation of goods such as Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration.
• Files papers with Customs Service and arranges for payment of duties.
• Quotes duty rates on goods to be imported.
• Prepares papers for shippers desiring to appeal duty charges imposed by Customs Service.
• Provides for storage of imported goods and for transportation of imported goods from port to destination final destination.
• Classifying codes for U.S. Customs and ensuring that duties/taxes/fees are paid.
• Complying with U.S. Customs by keeping digital and hard copies of records on file.
• Manages subordinate supervisors/managers in the Customs Brokerage Department.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.
• Directly supervises non-supervisory employees.
• Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include; interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Benefits

• Individual Health Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental and Vision) – Paid for by the company
• Life and Accidental Insurance Coverage
• Vacation, Personal and Floating Days
• Bi-Annual performance review with opportunities for a salary adjustment and/or bonus (contingent upon company financials and on-the-job performances)
• 401K Plan with up to 3% company match (After 1 full year of employment)

What This Job Offers

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