Licensed Customs Broker

Licensed Customs Broker
Salary: $115,000

We are seeking a highly experienced, Licensed Customs Broker to join a respected, established, and rapidly growing global logistics provider at their Secaucus, New Jersey hub.

The Environment
This position joins a professional, fast-paced team within a strategic New Jersey brokerage hub. The corporate culture blends the expansive global reach of a major international network with the agility and responsiveness of a premier agency. Success in this role hinges on meticulous attention to detail, flawless regulatory judgment, and deep operational expertise.

Compensation & Benefits

• $450 per month toward medical/health expenses
• 2 weeks (10 days) of vacation per year
• Sickness and personal leave
• Potential for hybrid working
• 401(K)

Core Industry Expertise

• Advanced US Customs Compliance: Deep expertise in CBP regulations, HTSUS classification, ruling requests, and complex entry oversight.
• Multi-Modal Import Operations: 10+ years of comprehensive experience managing end-to-end Air & Sea freight workflows.
• PGA/OGA Governance: Advanced management of Partner Government Agency clearances (FDA, USDA, FWS, EPA, etc.).
• Systems Agility: Experience utilizing industry-standard brokerage platforms (Descartes proficiency is highly advantageous).

What You’ll Handle

• Oversee and ensure the absolute accuracy and compliance of all US Customs entries, HTS classifications, and PGA declarations for diverse air and ocean import cargo.
• Act as the ultimate point of escalation for complex regulatory issues, documentation discrepancies, and entry rejections, proactively resolving bottlenecks with CBP and PGAs.
• Maintain an up-to-date, rigorous understanding of evolving US import laws, trade agreements, and federal regulations to safeguard both the company and its clientele.
• Liaise professionally with steamship lines, airlines, federal officers, and high-value clients to facilitate swift, compliant cargo releases.
• Support the operations team by providing expert guidance on valuation, origin, and specialized entry types.

Requirements

• Licensure: Must hold a valid, active US Customs Broker License (LCB) for a minimum of 5 consecutive years with a completely clean regulatory record.
• 10+ years of overall experience within US Import Operations, specializing heavily in both Air and Sea freight forwarding environments.
• Proficiency with customs brokerage software; specific experience with Descartes is a strong asset.
• Exceptional English skills, demonstrating clear, authoritative, and precise verbal and written communication.

Apply Confidentially
As a specialized logistics recruitment firm, all inquiries, applications, and resumes are handled with the strictest discretion and total anonymity. Qualified licensed professionals who meet the 5-year licensure requirement are encouraged to apply directly.