National Director, Customs Brokerage & Import Compliance

MOHR Talent; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Professional development and industry‑

Job summary

MOHR Talent is actively recruiting a Director of Customs Brokerage & Import Compliance in Newark, NJ to lead nationwide brokerage operations, regulatory compliance, and import performance. The role requires an active U.S. Customs Broker License (highly preferred) and extensive leadership experience across multiple locations.

CargoWise and CBP/ACE familiarity are key. Responsibilities include managing licensed brokers, ensuring accurate entries, maintaining compliance programs, and driving

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Customs Broker License preferred.
• 10+ years in customs brokerage, import operations, or international trade.
• 5+ years of management experience in the domain.
• Experience overseeing multiple branches or national import operations.
• Advanced CargoWise experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CBP regulations, ACE/ABI, HTS, valuation, and PGA requirements.
• Experience handling high-volume entries and complex import accounts.
• Background in developing corporate compliance programs and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead customs brokerage and import operations across multiple U.S. locations.
• Oversee corporate compliance with CBP, PGA, FDA, USDA and trade regulations.
• Manage licensed brokers, entry supervisors, and import operations teams.
• Ensure accurate customs entries and ACE/ABI filings.
• Oversee HTS classification, valuation, country of origin, ISF, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop standardized compliance procedures and internal controls.
• Lead audits, corrective actions, and regulatory risk management.
• Drive CargoWise optimization and process automation.

Skills

US Customs Broker License

10+ years experience

Management experience

CargoWise experience

ACE/ABI knowledge

HTS classification

PGA requirements

Entry compliance

Leadership skills

Cross-location ops

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

CCS/CES certifications

Tools

CargoWise

ACE/ABI

Job description

MOHR Talent is actively recruiting a Director of Customs Brokerage & Import Compliance in Newark, NJ to lead nationwide brokerage operations, regulatory compliance, and import performance. The role requires an active U.S. Customs Broker License (highly preferred) and extensive leadership experience across multiple locations.

CargoWise and CBP/ACE familiarity are key. Responsibilities include managing licensed brokers, ensuring accurate entries, maintaining compliance programs, and driving