Customs Brokerage Manager

• →Lead and oversee the customs brokerage department including the team of entry writers, ensuring that operational goals and KPIs are met. 
• →Manage the entire import clearance workflow: from customs entries and ISF filings to broker relationships, audits, billing, and client communications. 
• →Ensure compliance with all applicable U.S. customs regulations, partner government agencies, trade policies, and company SOPs. 
• →Review and improve department processes: work distribution, quality control, performance measurement and continuous improvement. 
• →Train, coach, and evaluate team members, manage staffing, workflow capacity, and performance metrics. 
• →Act as escalation point for complex or high-risk shipments, broker disputes, compliance issues, and audit findings. 
• →Partner with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Legal teams to support new account onboarding, client growth, and service delivery. 
• →Maintain and enhance customs clearance systems, reporting tools, data analytics, and entry tracking. 
• →Provide regular management reports on department performance, cost control, and compliance status.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Trade, Logistics, or a related field is preferred. 
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in customs brokerage or international trade operations, including at least 2-3 years in a management or supervisory capacity. 
• Strong expertise in U.S. customs laws and regulations (19 CFR, HTS classifications, PGAs, duty/valuation, etc.). 
• Demonstrated leadership and team-management skills, ability to build and develop high-performing teams. 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision making skills. 
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint 
• Experience with customs/brokerage systems preferred. 
• Bilingual in Korean and English is required. 

The base salary range for this role is between $110,000 - $135,000 yearly, and your base salary will depend on your experiences, qualifications, and skills.