VP of Trade Compliance

Our client is an asset-based logistics provider founded in1986. They provide freight transportation and logistics, outsource solutions, produce sourcing, and information services to customers through a network of their offices in North America and Asia. To meet their customers’ freight needs, they provide access to their trucks and 66,000 transportation providers worldwide, including contract motor carriers, railroads, air freight carriers, and ocean carriers. They’ve built a strong reputation as an industry leader due to their performance-driven culture, and their proven track record of success.

VP of Trade Compliance

Job Type: Full-time; Hybrid 

 Responsibilities: 

• License Qualifier for the company 
• Monitor and provide consultation on international business compliance 
• Provide international compliance training and education for employees 
• Review and approve customers and vendors 
• Communicate with U.S. Customs and ensure prompt responses to US Customs inquiries. 
• Maintain FMC compliance as well as understand FMC regulations with the ability to re-file tariff schedules. 
• Complete FMC re-filing and conduct related employee training 
• Plan and conduct internal customs entry audits to ensure error-free operations and regulatory compliance 
• Minimize late ISF entries as well as ensure timely customs entries and duty payments. 
• Acquire and maintain C-TPAT certification 
• Provide continuous internal education and training to comply with law and regulation for international business compliance and prevent import and export regulation violations
• Evaluate, introduce, and utilize compliance tools for customs operations and customer inquiries 
• Implement AI technology for commodity classification 
• Supervise, maintain and update company policy documents and licenses 
• Review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and assist with implementation for the operations department 
• Automate manual operational processes 
• Develop and maintain the company’s compliance program (policies, procedures, manuals). 
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal and state laws, as well as applicable international regulations. 
• Function as the liaison with the company to align compliance functions between the group and local practice standards. 

Experience: 

• Holding a US Customs Broker License is required 
• 10+ years of logistics or transportation experience is needed 
• 10+ years in managing a team is needed 
• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred 
• Import customs operation and international forwarding experience preferred but not required 
• Knowledge and work experience in legal affairs is preferred 
• Ability to communicate professionally with U.S. Customs officers and internal senior leadership 
• Strong leadership and staff development skills 
• Knowledge of Logistics, Supply Chain, and International regulations 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office platforms, particularly PowerPoint and Excel 
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written 

This position offers a competitive base salary.