Customs Compliance Manager Jobs
Customs Compliance Manager jobs are open from entry-level analyst to director across manufacturing, retail, logistics, and freight forwarding, with specializations in import/export regulations, trade compliance programs, and tariff classification. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary
This position is responsible for reviewing and verifying customs declarations, ensuring compliance with customs laws, classifying products, and communicating with customs officials. This position is also responsible for optimizing and maintaining FTZ operations and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Role and Responsibilities
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Manages master data for HTS Codes, tariff rates, and Country of Origin.
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Monitors policy changes in International Trade and Customs in advances; analyzes and establishes countermeasures.
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Compliantly and efficiently manages the administration of FTZ including all CBP filings.
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Implements internal control system (including documentation, valuation, classification, and country-specific regulations) and maintain CTPAT certification.
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Ensure accurate and timely completion of customs declarations and associated paperwork.
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Monitor changes in customs regulations, duty rates, and trade agreements to assess their impact on import/export activities.
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Optimize FTZ operations to maximize cost savings, efficiency, and compliance.
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Other miscellaneous duties assigned by management.
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Skills and Qualifications
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Education: Associate and above degree preferred but not required if having equivalent experiences in the relevant field.
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Experience: Previous experience in customs compliance, customs brokerage, or other related roles required.
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FTZ management experience preferred.
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Knowledge: Strong knowledge of international customs regulations, trade compliance, and relevant trade agreements required.
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Familiarity with customs software systems and technology used for customs processes preferred.
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Understanding of FTZ regulations, compliance requirements, and operational processes preferred.
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Skills: All employees for all positions must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 35 lbs.
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Regional role: This position works with SEA or other regions if we need information or guidance or discussions on purchases since we purchase from IPC's.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive
- Science & Research
- Chemicals & Materials
- Electronics & Hardware
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in customs compliance manager jobs.
- 5+ years of customs compliance, trade compliance, or import/export experience
- Licensed customs broker designation or equivalent regulatory certification
- Working knowledge of HTS classification, ECCN, and country-of-origin rules
- Experience managing C-TPAT, CTPAT, or other trusted trader programs
- Proficiency with trade compliance management software and global trade platforms
- Bachelor's degree in international business, supply chain, logistics, or a related field
Tips for Your Customs Compliance Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to specific trade regulations
Customs compliance managers work under different regulatory frameworks depending on the industry. Highlight the specific regimes you know, whether that's FDA import requirements, ITAR, or CTPAT. Generic compliance experience reads as thin compared to named regulatory fluency.
List your customs broker license prominently
If you hold a licensed customs broker designation, put it in your resume header alongside your name. Many postings screen for it before reviewing experience. Burying it in a certifications section at the bottom costs you interviews with gatekeeping ATS filters.
Target companies by their import and export volume
Roles at high-volume importers move faster and carry more scope than those at smaller shippers. When evaluating openings, check whether the company imports goods directly or uses third-party brokers, since that changes what your day-to-day work actually involves.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists customs compliance manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers for compliance roles test judgment, not just knowledge. Expect questions like how you handled a classification dispute with a broker or what you did when a shipment was detained. Walk through your reasoning out loud, not just the outcome.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Customs compliance roles vary widely in authority. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you own the compliance program or support it, who you report to, and whether you have sign-off on broker instructions. These determine your career trajectory more than title does.
Customs Compliance Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most customs compliance managers?
The companies hiring the most customs compliance managers right now include Wabtec, Wabtec Corporation, and Expeditors, with the largest share of openings in California, Pennsylvania, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. High-volume importers in manufacturing, retail, and freight forwarding consistently post the most openings throughout the year.
How many customs compliance manager jobs are remote?
About 61% of customs compliance manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by function. Policy-focused roles like trade compliance program management and tariff classification review tend to be more remote-eligible than positions that require hands-on coordination with domestic ports, warehouses, or inspection teams.
How do you become a customs compliance manager?
Start by building experience in import/export operations, freight forwarding, or supply chain compliance. Earning a licensed customs broker designation strengthens your candidacy significantly, as many employers treat it as a prerequisite. From there, move into roles with direct program ownership, such as managing broker relationships, overseeing classification reviews, or running internal compliance audits, before stepping into a manager title.
Can you get a customs compliance manager job with limited experience?
Breaking in with limited experience is realistic if you approach it strategically. Target customs compliance analyst or trade compliance coordinator roles first, since they feed directly into manager positions. Earning a customs broker license while in a junior role signals serious commitment. Focus on companies with structured compliance teams where you can learn from senior staff rather than smaller operations where you may be on your own.
What does the customs compliance manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages. The first is a screening call with HR covering your background and regulatory experience. The second is a technical interview with a compliance director or VP of trade, often including scenario questions about classification disputes, broker oversight, or audit responses. Final rounds typically involve a cross-functional panel with supply chain, legal, or operations leaders who assess how you work across teams.
Where can I find and apply to customs compliance manager jobs?
You can find and apply to customs compliance manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and regulatory background, then apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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