Senior Licensed Customs Broker - Team Lead

AGS Logistics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AGS Logistics seeks a licensed Customs Broker Supervisor to lead the entry writing team in Los Angeles, ensuring accurate classifications, duties, and CBP compliance for shipments handled by the company.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with CBP and other agencies, stay updated on tariff changes, and contribute to SOP development, training, and scheduling within the Customs Brokerage Department.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Customs Broker License required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in customs brokerage.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a supervisory or team lead capacity.
• Strong knowledge of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and CBP regulations.
• Experience with free trade agreements (FTAs) preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and related tools.
• On-site work at one of the listed locations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the licensed broker of record for CBP entries.
• Review and approve entries, classifications, and duty calculations.
• Supervise, train, and mentor entry writers; ensure quality control.
• Serve as primary contact for escalated classification and compliance issues.
• Monitor changes in CBP regulations and tariffs; update procedures.
• Audit entries and internal records for accuracy and compliance.
• Liaise with CBP, other agencies, and stakeholders on entry issues.
• Maintain CBP recordkeeping in compliance with regulations.
• Support SOP development, training, hiring, and scheduling.

Skills

Broker License

5+ years exp

Supervisory experience

Harmonized Tariff Schedule knowledge

CBP regulations knowledge

Leadership

Organizational skills

Tools

Cargowise

Descartes

NetCHB

Microsoft Office

Job description

AGS Logistics seeks a licensed Customs Broker Supervisor to lead the entry writing team in Los Angeles, ensuring accurate classifications, duties, and CBP compliance for shipments handled by the company.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with CBP and other agencies, stay updated on tariff changes, and contribute to SOP development, training, and scheduling within the Customs Brokerage Department.