Lead Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) – Miami Ops Leader

Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $100,000

Leadership opportunity

Global organisation

Career progression

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Altius Talent is partnering with a well-established international freight forwarder to recruit a Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) to lead its Customs Brokerage operation in Miami, FL. This leadership role oversees a small team and remains actively involved in brokerage operations.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5+ years in customs brokerage, hold an active U.S. LCB, and demonstrate strong knowledge of CBP regulations and PGA requirements.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) – essential.
• 5+ years of Customs Brokerage experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience managing a customs team.
• Experience using CargoWise One is essential.
• Strong knowledge of CBP regulations, HTS Classification, duty drawback, PGA requirements, customs valuation and post-entry processes.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced freight forwarding environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Customs Brokerage department.
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of 2 Customs Entry Writers.
• Ensure all customs entries are processed accurately and in compliance with CBP regulations.
• Review and approve customs entries where required.
• Provide guidance on tariff classification, valuation, duty calculation, and country of origin.
• Monitor KPIs and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Work with FDA, USDA, EPA, FCC, and other PGA requirements to ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

CBP regulations

PGA knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Freight forwarding

LCB holder

Tools

CargoWise One

Job description

Altius Talent is partnering with a well-established international freight forwarder to recruit a Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) to lead its Customs Brokerage operation in Miami, FL. This leadership role oversees a small team and remains actively involved in brokerage operations.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5+ years in customs brokerage, hold an active U.S. LCB, and demonstrate strong knowledge of CBP regulations and PGA requirements.