Senior Customs Regulatory Advisor

Omnitrans inc.•Garden City, NY

22h•$65,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Metro Customs Brokers, a subsidiary of Omnitrans Inc., is looking for a Senior Customs Regulatory Advisor to join their Regulatory & Consulting Services in US Customs Brokerage division. This role serves as the primary point of contact for Customs and trade regulatory matters, delivering high-quality Customs consulting services to clients while ensuring alignment with applicable regulations, corporate policies, standards, and values. The position also provides oversight and coordination for regulatory data requests, legal and public records inquiries, audit responses, and strategic compliance planning.

Requirements

University degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum of eight years of comparable Customs operations experience.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comprehensive working knowledge of Title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations and applicable provisions of the United States Code.
Strong tariff classification and valuation skills, with at least two years of experience in these areas.
Thorough understanding of international business and trade practices.
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to negotiate effectively and build strong relationships with clients, trade partners, and government agencies.

Nice To Haves

Certified Customs Specialist designation or U.S. Customs Broker License is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Monitor, interpret, and assess changes to U.S. Customs laws, regulations, tariff measures, and CBP guidance; evaluate potential client impacts and provide practical recommendations to support ongoing compliance.
Act as a trusted Customs and Trade Compliance advisor to clients by proactively communicating regulatory and tariff updates, explaining business implications, and providing clear guidance on required actions and best practices.
Develop and maintain policies and procedures that promote organizational awareness of regulatory and legislative matters; monitor developments and support strategies that advance the Company’s position.
Resolve complex client complaints, disputes, and compliance matters in an effective and timely manner, including issues related to tariff classification, claims, and other Customs-related topics.
Conduct research on Customs regulatory issues and provide informed guidance to internal stakeholders and clients.
Research and provide recommendations on tariff classification, valuation, and tariff treatment; update and maintain client product profiles as required.
Consulting on Import strategy and compliance, Country of origin determination, Free trade eligibility, Partner Government Agency requirements, CF28 and CF29 audit responses, Forced labor detentions, Seizures and marking notices, Binding Rulings, Mock audit, Prior disclosure, Product profile management, Claims and amendments, Post Summary Corrections, 520(d) Free Trade Agreement claims, 514 protests, Superseding bonds, Reconciliation submissions, Temporary Import Bonds and USMCA Duty Deferral matters.
Perform client site visits as needed.
Develop training materials.
Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews.
Client outreach activities such as mass communications, bulletins and webinars.