Import Manager Jobs

Import Manager jobs are open across retail, logistics, manufacturing, and wholesale distribution, from entry-level import coordinator to senior and director roles, with specializations in customs compliance, freight procurement, and supply chain operations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles102+
Top stateIndiana
Top employerWalmart
Top cityMcCordsville, IN
Work type60% On-site
Top credentialHigh school

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(USA) Human Resource Office/Training Manager (Fashion, Grocery, Import, Regional, Returns, Sam's, Wm.Com)-6
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(USA) Human Resource Office/Training Manager (Fashion, Grocery, Import, Regional, Returns, Sam's, Wm.Com)-6
Walmart
Atlanta, Georgia
Business Operations
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$66k - $98k/yr
High school
10,000+

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(USA) Area Manager - Maintenance (Fashion, Import, Print Solutions, Regional, Returns, Sam's, Wm.Com)
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(USA) Area Manager - Maintenance (Fashion, Import, Print Solutions, Regional, Returns, Sam's, Wm.Com)
Walmart
Lakeland, Florida
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$80k - $120k/yr
High school
10,000+

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(USA) Area Manager - Maintenance (fashion, Import, Print Solutions, Regional, Returns, Sam's, Wm.com)
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(USA) Area Manager - Maintenance (fashion, Import, Print Solutions, Regional, Returns, Sam's, Wm.com)
Walmart
Spring Valley, Illinois
Corporate Training
Learning & Development
Project Management
$80k - $120k/yr
High school
10,000+

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(USA) Area Manager - Maintenance (Fashion, Import, Print Solutions, Regional, Returns, Sam's, Wm.Com)
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(USA) Area Manager - Maintenance (Fashion, Import, Print Solutions, Regional, Returns, Sam's, Wm.Com)
Sam's Club
Edgerton, Kansas
Account Management
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
$80k - $120k/yr
High school
201-500

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(USA) Quality Assurance/Systems Manager (Import, Regional, Returns, Wm.Com)
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(USA) Quality Assurance/Systems Manager (Import, Regional, Returns, Wm.Com)
Sam's Club
Baytown, Texas
Accounting
$84k - $126k/yr
High school
201-500

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Import Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Walmart80
  • Sam's Club4
  • Shipco1
  • PSA BDP1
  • NightSea1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in import manager jobs.

  • 3 to 7 years of import operations or customs brokerage experience
  • Knowledge of Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification and CBP regulations
  • Experience with freight forwarding, incoterms, and international documentation
  • Proficiency in ERP or trade management software such as SAP or Oracle GTM
  • Licensed Customs Broker designation or equivalent customs compliance training
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, international business, or logistics

Tips for Your Import Manager Job Search

Quantify customs clearance wins on your resume

Import managers are judged on throughput and compliance, so replace vague duties with concrete outcomes. Show how many shipments you cleared weekly, any reduction in customs holds you achieved, or broker relationships you built that cut lead times.

Highlight HTS classification experience specifically

Many import manager postings screen for Harmonized Tariff Schedule knowledge before the first call. Call it out by name in your resume summary and in a dedicated skills section so automated screening tools don't filter you out before a human sees your application.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists import manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by incoterm and trade lane

Job descriptions that mention specific incoterms like DDP or DAP, or name trade lanes such as Trans-Pacific or LATAM, signal a team with real volume on those routes. Tailoring your cover letter to those exact terms shows you're already fluent in their operations.

Prepare a scenario answer on a customs dispute

Interviewers for import roles consistently ask how you've handled a detention, penalty, or classification dispute with CBP. Have one specific example ready with the action you took and the resolution. Generic process answers don't land the same way a real case does.

Negotiate start date around active shipment cycles

If you're currently managing open purchase orders or seasonal import windows, name that in your offer negotiation. Hiring teams in import understand cycle timing and will often accommodate a later start rather than lose a candidate mid-shipment cycle.

Import Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most import managers?

Walmart, Sam's Club, and Shipco are hiring the most import managers right now, with openings concentrated in Indiana, Texas, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Retail importers and third-party logistics providers tend to post the highest volume of roles.

How many import manager jobs are remote?

About 40% of import manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role often requires some on-site presence for warehouse coordination and customs inspections. Customs compliance, documentation management, and vendor communication functions tend to offer the most scheduling flexibility within the role.

How do you become an import manager?

Start in an import coordinator or customs broker assistant role to build hands-on experience with entry filing, HTS classification, and freight documentation. Pursue a Licensed Customs Broker exam or a certification in global trade compliance to strengthen your credentials. Move into supervisory responsibility by managing a trade lane or commodity group, then apply for manager-level roles once you've owned end-to-end import cycles.

Can you get hired as an import manager with little experience?

Some employers will consider candidates with strong freight forwarding or logistics coordinator backgrounds even without a full import management title, especially at smaller importers or in emerging trade lanes. Demonstrating HTS classification knowledge, familiarity with CBP entry types, and experience coordinating with customs brokers can substitute for a direct management history in many entry-level import manager postings.

What does the import manager interview process look like?

Most import manager interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone screen focused on trade compliance background and software experience. A second round with the supply chain or operations director goes deeper into how you've handled customs issues, vendor disputes, or duty drawback situations. Final rounds often include a practical scenario or a conversation with the logistics team you'd be leading.

Where can I find and apply to import manager jobs?

You can find and apply to import manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your customs, freight, and compliance background, and apply directly to each listing that fits.

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