Customs Brokerage Trade Manager

Buckland; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Matching retirement plan

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

Buckland in Michigan is seeking a Trade Manager responsible for overseeing U.S. compliance with broker regulations and leading the Trade team. The candidate must have at least 5 years of experience in customs brokerage or related fields and possess a valid US Customs Broker’s License.

The role involves developing team members, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining quality standards. Buckland offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years customs brokerage, regulatory, consulting or similar professional services required.
• US Customs Broker’s License must be maintained yearly.
• Strong knowledge of US Customs Section 232 and 301 tariffs and exclusions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the filing of regulatory submissions including PSC’s and Protests.
• Monitor and address responses to Requests for Information and Notices of Action.
• Develop people and their understanding of all regulatory matters.
• Establish benchmarks for audit to ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Time management

Decision-making

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Trade Manager

Responsible for overseeing U.S. compliance with broker regulations as outlined in 19 CFR 111, ensuring all requirements are consistently met. This role will establish and maintain procedures and quality standards for the operations team, while leading the Trade team to ensure full compliance with all U.S. Customs regulations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee the filing of regulatory submissions including PSC’s and Protests.
• Monitor and address responses to Requests for Information, Notices of Action, Liquidated Damages, and Entry Summary Rejections.
• Oversee ACE Reconciliation filings.
• Support with CTPAT related inquiries and process.
• Manage and develop a team of Trade professionals by providing daily support of regulatory and compliance inquiries.
• Support the Director in understanding new regulations and determining impact.
• Establish benchmarks for audit and ensure entry/entry summaries are filed in accordance with the regulations.
• Develop people and their understanding of all regulatory matters.
• Ensure all onboarding of new clients or services meet the compliance standards.
• Plan and coordinate quality assurance programs to prevent and control deviations in the operation.
• Establish KPI’s, procedures, standards, and quality systems to improve the operation.
• Train staff in using relevant quality tools to continuously improve the process, eliminate waste and increase efficiency.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Ability to manage a team.
• Conduct performance evaluations for direct reports.
• Assign tasks to team members.
• Hire and Terminate employees.
• Assist with training and guidance of direct reports.
• Supervise team members, conduct team meetings, monitor attendance, and work schedules.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary, benefits package, and matching retirement plan.
• A friendly, collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development & ongoing learning.
• A chance to be part of a growing organization.

What We Need From You

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years customs brokerage, regulatory, consulting or similar professional services required.
• US Customs Broker’s License (must maintain yearly status).
• Strong knowledge of US Customs Section 232 and 301 tariffs and exclusions and PGA requirements.
• Leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• High level of organization, time management and attention to detail.
• Advanced MS Office knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be legally eligible to work for the Company at all times.
• Valid Passport and ability and desire to occasionally travel if required to other offices locations in CAD/USA/MX.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Buckland provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on any protected ground under applicable human rights legislation.

Applicants do not require CAD or USA work experience but for some positions may require CAD or USA standard regulations knowledge and experience. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, placement, promotion, compensation, transfer, leaves of absence, layoff, recall and termination.

Buckland may use artificial intelligence from time to time to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment, including for this position.

Buckland will work with and accommodate persons with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, selection, and on-boarding process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]