Vice President, Southeast Customs Brokerage

Kuehne & Nagel Logistics, Inc.•East Point, GA

63d•$155,000 - $175,000

About The Position

As a Customs Leader at Kuehne+Nagel, your job is to optimise logistics to keep our global supply chains running smoothly. But the impact of your work goes beyond that. In fact, your expertise makes both special and ordinary moments possible for people around the world. For example, your work could ensure that a global product launch happens on time-such as ethically sourced beauty and bath products stocked at local stores for your loved one's valued self-care routine. It's import and export work, but it's also so much more than we imagine. How you create impact The Vice President, Northeast Customs Brokerage is a strategic and operational leader responsible for driving excellence across Customs operations in the Northeast region. This role is pivotal in leading people, ensuring compliance, managing financial performance, and fostering commercial growth. The VP will leverage deep technical customs expertise, financial acumen, and leadership capabilities to inspire teams, optimize processes, and deliver sustainable value to customers and the business.

Requirements

10+ years' industry experience with a minimum of 5 years managing and leading teams
The drive to create a culture of attitude, activity, and accountability across all levels of the team
Strategic thinking with hands-on operational expertise
Inspirational leadership that fosters accountability and growth
Commercial intelligence and a passion for customer success
Collaboration and adaptability in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Commitment to building inclusive, psychologically safe teams that thrive on continuous learning
Technological fluency with a mindset for innovation and process transformation

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end Customs entry processes with granular technical oversight, ensuring operational efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness in all Customs activities
Drive revenue growth through the acquisition of new clients, expansion of services offered to existing clients, and effective management of pricing strategies
In collaboration with national and regional teams, identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and reduce customs clearance times
Leverage technology and automation tools to streamline customs processes, such as electronic data interchange (EDI) systems for filing entries
Maintain regular communication with clients to understand their needs, address concerns, and ensure high levels of satisfaction with service delivery
Lead performance evaluations, coaching, and mentoring programs that align team members with both fixed and growth mindset principles
Drive talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives
Respond to and resolve operational issues, such as customs delays, supply chain disruptions, or client escalations, in a timely and effective manner
Own full P&L responsibility for the Northeast Customs operations, monitoring and managing budgets, forecasts, and cost controls to meet financial targets
Analyze financial performance and implement strategies to improve profitability
Track and analyze the profitability of the brokerage operations, identifying areas for cost reduction and revenue enhancement
Implement cost-saving measures without compromising service quality, such as negotiating better terms with suppliers or optimizing resource allocation
Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, including profit and loss statements, budget forecasts, and variance analyses
Identify opportunities for digitization and automation by understanding the fundamentals of entry processing, organizational structure, and technical capabilities
Partner with IT and process teams to implement scalable solutions that enhance operational efficiency and data integrity
Advocate for technology adoption that aligns with business goals and customer expectations
Act as a key customer-facing leader in retention, business reviews, and solution development
Represent Customs capabilities in Trade Talks, articulating operational strengths and strategic value to customers
Partner with Sales and Account Management to support new business acquisition and customer sustainability
Translate operational capabilities into commercial value propositions

Benefits

At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The target salary range for this position is between $155,000 and $175,000. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data.

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