FTZ & Trade Compliance Manager

DHL Global Forwarding; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced FTZ Manager to design and implement custom and trade compliance strategies for freight clearance. The role focuses on advising customers on regulations, guiding documentation, and ensuring compliance with import/export laws.

You will lead customs processes, monitor regulatory changes, and collaborate with authorities to maintain high operational quality and cost-efficient clearance operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• More than 6 years' experience required.
• Ability to take ownership and drive solutions independently.
• Proven track record in people management (leadership, motivation, people skills).
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to develop customs and trade compliance strategy aligned with business strategy, guidelines and policies.
• Prepare plans and monitor customs & trade compliance and regulatory activities to optimize service and cost in clearance processes.
• Obtain permits, licenses, certificates and authorizations for customs clearance.
• Guide preparation of customs declarations and documents ensuring compliance with import/export regulations.
• Review inbound/outbound gateway customs activities to improve clearance performance.
• Monitor compliance requirements for import/export and transshipment.
• Ensure high standards of operational quality in customs clearance and data quality.
• Deliver customs brokerage services meeting standards and customer expectations; support global/regional brokerage solutions.
• Track changes in statutory regulations affecting business or customers.
• Liaise with customs authorities and government bodies for smooth operations.
• Develop customs processes and ensure adherence to legal/import/export control legislation.
• Identify opportunities and introduce best practices to increase efficiency and control costs.
• Advise customers on legal and customs topics (e.g., shipments to sanctioned countries).

Skills

6+ years exp

People management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced FTZ Manager to design and implement custom and trade compliance strategies for freight clearance. The role focuses on advising customers on regulations, guiding documentation, and ensuring compliance with import/export laws.

You will lead customs processes, monitor regulatory changes, and collaborate with authorities to maintain high operational quality and cost-efficient clearance operations.