Director, Northern Border and International Customs Operations

Radix Group International • Port Huron, MI

9d • $118,193 - $157,590 • Onsite

About The Position

DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) manages the flow of goods and information across a customer's global supply chain utilizing air/ocean/ground transportation, customs brokerage services, and dedicated warehousing/distribution centers. We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world's leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html We're excited to share an opportunity for a Director, International Customs Operations based at our Port Huron, MI facility (operating 24/7/365). This leadership role will oversee our customs brokerage entry processing teams, guiding the operation through multiple layers of management and supervision. The Director will be responsible for Station P&L, Workflow management, team performance, strategic planning, KPI achievement, productivity, coaching, and evaluation. Additionally, this role carries full accountability for the facility's operational success and profitability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• Active U.S. Customs Broker License required
• Proven ability to develop and execute a strategic vision for customs operations that balances compliance, customer service, commercial impact, and shareholder value
• Demonstrated expertise in process improvement and maintaining operational standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant business applications
• Effective leadership and team management skills, including coaching and talent development
• Solid financial acumen, including budgeting and cost management

Responsibilities

• Organize, delegate, and plan daily operations for the team to ensure efficient workflow.
• Monitor shipment status within Entry Processing and Records, identify issues, and ensure timely resolution.
• Support Customer Service with incident and exception management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external partners.
• Continuously assess team performance and implement improvement plans as needed.
• Identify training needs and create development opportunities to build a highly skilled department.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for operational questions related to serviced accounts.
• Ensure proper customer onboarding is completed before transitioning to regular operational service.
• Drive continuous improvement across all operational processes, including offshore functions.
• Manage HUB customer accounts receivables and address bad debt.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships, including conducting quarterly business reviews with top clients.
• Stay informed of upcoming CBP changes and lead internal updates for training, customer communication, and system adjustments.
• Oversee processing of International Air/Ocean entries and Northern Border Truck shipments.
• Ensure entries are processed in full compliance with CBP regulations, maintaining an error rate below 1%.
• Directly manage staffing and processes to meet KPIs, including centralized, offshore, and decentralized vendor teams.
• Achieve budget targets through effective revenue and cost management.
• Collaborate regularly with senior internal stakeholders on high-impact issues requiring cross-functional coordination.
• Contribute to long-term strategic planning and leverage internal networks to drive results.
• Foster cross-team collaboration, empowerment, and engagement.

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-based incentives.
• 401(k) Match: $1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly + 2% annual base contribution.
• Stock Purchase Plan: Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate.
• Medical: Comprehensive plans covering preventive care, inpatient/outpatient services, and prescriptions.
• Vision: Optional coverage for exams, frames, and contacts.
• Dental: Optional coverage for preventive, basic, and major services.
• Paid Time Off: 7 major holidays, 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation/sick days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director