Senior Customs Brokerage Manager: Lead & Elevate Compliance

Altius Talent | Freight Forwarding Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Leadership role with growth potential

Collaborative team environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Altius Talent is partnering with a growing international freight forwarding and customs brokerage provider to find an experienced LCB Brokerage Manager to join their team in the New York, NY area.

The LCB Brokerage Manager will oversee the daily operations of the customs brokerage department, ensuring accurate and compliant entry filings while leading a team of brokers and entry writers. This role requires deep expertise in U.S. Customs regulations and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be an active Licensed Customs Broker (LCB).
• Experience leading a brokerage team and managing complex entries.
• Strong knowledge of HTS classification, valuation, and CBP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day customs brokerage operations including entry filing, classification, and valuation.
• Lead, train, and mentor a team of licensed brokers and entry writers.
• Ensure entries comply with CBP regulations and PGA requirements.
• Review and resolve complex classification, duty, and compliance issues.
• Serve as escalation point for high-risk entries and ensure timely clearance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changing customs regulations and tariff schedules.
• Coordinate with CBP, clients, and internal teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor KPIs and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and recordkeeping per CBP requirements.
• Assist with client onboarding and guidance on import compliance best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

CBP compliance

HTS classification

Entry filing

Communication

Problem solving

Prioritization

Education

Active LCB license

Tools

Customs software / TMS

Job description

Altius Talent is partnering with a growing international freight forwarding and customs brokerage provider to find an experienced LCB Brokerage Manager to join their team in the New York, NY area.

The LCB Brokerage Manager will oversee the daily operations of the customs brokerage department, ensuring accurate and compliant entry filings while leading a team of brokers and entry writers. This role requires deep expertise in U.S. Customs regulations and strong leadership.