Customs Brokerage Manager
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It's more than a job
As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.
As Customs Clearance Manager you will oversee import compliance, documentation, and regulatory adherence to ensure smooth, legal, and timely cargo movement. This includes managing customs team, classifying tariffs, ensuring compliance with local/international laws, and optimizing brokerage processes to reduce delays.
How you create impact
- Ensure all shipments comply with local and international customs regulations (e.g., INCOTERMS, HTS codes) to avoid penalties
- Oversee the preparation and accuracy of import/export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and bills of lading
- Lead the customs team to process entries efficiently, manage brokerage operations for air/ocean freight, and handle customs exceptions
- Act as the primary contact with customs authorities, government agencies, and internal stakeholders to resolve clearance issues
- Implement strategies to improve efficiency, reduce bottlenecks, and manage duty/tax payments
- Train staff on compliance updates and conduct audits on entries to ensure adherence to regulations
What we would like you to bring
- A Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Business Administration, or a related logistics field
- 5+ years of experience in customs brokerage in freight forwarding industry, with at least 2 - 3 years in a management or supervisory capacity
- Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) designation would be an advantage
- Expertise in HTS classification, U.S. Customs regulations, and trade compliance
- Strong analytical thinking, leadership ability, and proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP/Oracle/CargoWise)
- Strong ability to manage teams and work under tight deadlines
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
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