Sr Manager, Ocean Freight & Customs Compliance
Core
Owns inbound ocean freight and U.S. customs clearance from booking through delivery, managing carrier performance and importer-of-record responsibilities.
Role type
Senior Manager, Ocean Freight & Customs Compliance
Builds
Inbound ocean freight and customs compliance operations for food brands
Domain
Food & Beverage / Global Trade Compliance
Required skills
Ocean freight management, Customs compliance, Importer-of-record oversight, Tariff classification, Duty management, Team leadership, Regulatory risk mitigation, Broker management, Contract negotiation, Cost control
Preferred skills
CTPAT participation, FDA Prior Notice, USMCA claims, Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) governance, UFLPA response
Technologies
Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), ACE systems
Responsibilities
Manage ocean carrier and freight forwarder performance; Own U.S. import and customs compliance as primary internal expert; Lead a team covering ocean freight execution and customs compliance; Audit ocean freight invoices and manage demurrage/detention costs; Monitor customs regulations and tariff actions; Manage customs brokers and resolve clearance holds; Own customs classification, duty assessments, and duty-savings programs; Serve as business owner for importer activity in ACE; Develop compliance controls and support government inquiries and audits.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
