Customs Brokerage Manager

OEC Group•Itasca, IL

1d•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

About OEC Group Established in 1981, OEC Group is one of the leading NVOCC freight forwarding companies. We provide our customers with import and export services, as well as door-to-door services for both international and domestic needs. We remain competitive by offering a wide range of logistics services, including: ocean and air freight, rail, trucking, warehousing and distribution, customs brokerage, cargo insurance and more. About the Position Duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned): 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. Carry out supervisory responsibility 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. 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. Classifies codes for U.S. Customs and ensuring that duties/taxes/fees are paid. Complies with U.S. Customs by keeping digital and hard copies of records on file.

Requirements

5-10 years of experience as Customs Brokerage Manager (must be a licensed Customs Broker)
Ability to mentor and lead the New York Customs Brokerage team.
Ability to oversee the correct and timely creation and transmission of entries to US Customs.
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.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

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.
Carry out supervisory responsibility 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.
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.
Classifies codes for U.S. Customs and ensuring that duties/taxes/fees are paid.
Complies with U.S. Customs by keeping digital and hard copies of records on file.