Senior Level Licensed Customs Broker Jobs
Senior level licensed customs broker jobs put experienced professionals in charge of compliance strategy, entry oversight, and the operations or teams that keep cross-border trade moving without disruption. Most openings are on-site or hybrid across Automotive and Chemicals & Materials, with employers like Wabtec Corporation and Fuyao Glass America hiring at this level now.
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Who will you be working with?
The US/CA Customs Compliance Region Leader position is responsible for managing and maintaining Wabtec Corporation’s customs compliance strategy and enterprise standard for Wabtec entities acting as importer or exporter of record. This position works cross-functionally as a customs compliance subject matter expert to implement and enforce Wabtec’s customs compliance enterprise standard, policies, and procedures, ensuring the highest compliance with customs laws and regulations while facilitating business operations.
What will your typical day look like?
- Lead/responsible for compliance with US and CA Region customs and trade laws & regulations
- Operationalize the Wabtec Customs Compliance Enterprise Standard requirements
- Support the establishment and maintenance of local standard work processes in alignment with Wabtec’s Customs Compliance Enterprise Standards
- Drive customs compliance program disciplines and integration timelines
- Ensure responses to customs-related government inquiries as required
- Lead Customs compliance issue resolution and address any trade compliance issues that arise in the region
- Lead/drive effective and timely customs regulatory change communications that affect Wabtec business units
- Conduct customs and trade compliance training as needed
- Lead and ensure Region Metric Reporting
- Customs Broker/Agent and Managed Trade Service provider oversight & management
- Work with, support, and advise local and global cross-functional business teams to identify, assess, and develop action plans with respect to customs compliance and operations risk abatement
- Actively liaise with the Global Customs Leader and local business stakeholders, engaging collaboratively with cross-functional business teams
- Ensure trade compliance requirements support for customer projects across US and CA
- Effectively coach & mentor direct reports
What do we want to know about you?
- Bachelor's (higher education) Degree and 9+ years of industry customs compliance experience with people leader experience
- Licensed Customs Broker or appropriate in-country equivalent certification
- Deep knowledge of local customs, trade, and other regulatory agency requirements that relate to import and export activities with a focus on US and CA
- Self-Directed. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to influence others and work cross-functionally to drive results in a highly matrixed organization.
- Strong problem-solving and process-focused background that reflects accomplishments in teamwork, integrity, and attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to set goals and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a challenging environment
- Demonstrated program leadership and project management skills
- Proficiency in English
- Travel as needed, which could include some global travel
Additional Information
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $104800-149300. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other. If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike. Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more. Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.
Job Description
Who will you be working with?
The US/CA Customs Compliance Region Leader position is responsible for managing and maintaining Wabtec Corporation’s customs compliance strategy and enterprise standard for Wabtec entities acting as importer or exporter of record. This position works cross-functionally as a customs compliance subject matter expert to implement and enforce Wabtec’s customs compliance enterprise standard, policies, and procedures, ensuring the highest compliance with customs laws and regulations while facilitating business operations.
What will your typical day look like?
- Lead/responsible for compliance with US and CA Region customs and trade laws & regulations
- Operationalize the Wabtec Customs Compliance Enterprise Standard requirements
- Support the establishment and maintenance of local standard work processes in alignment with Wabtec’s Customs Compliance Enterprise Standards
- Drive customs compliance program disciplines and integration timelines
- Ensure responses to customs-related government inquiries as required
- Lead Customs compliance issue resolution and address any trade compliance issues that arise in the region
- Lead/drive effective and timely customs regulatory change communications that affect Wabtec business units
- Conduct customs and trade compliance training as needed
- Lead and ensure Region Metric Reporting
- Customs Broker/Agent and Managed Trade Service provider oversight & management
- Work with, support, and advise local and global cross-functional business teams to identify, assess, and develop action plans with respect to customs compliance and operations risk abatement
- Actively liaise with the Global Customs Leader and local business stakeholders, engaging collaboratively with cross-functional business teams
- Ensure trade compliance requirements support for customer projects across US and CA
- Effectively coach & mentor direct reports
What do we want to know about you?
- Bachelor's (higher education) Degree and 9+ years of industry customs compliance experience with people leader experience
- Licensed Customs Broker or appropriate in-country equivalent certification
- Deep knowledge of local customs, trade, and other regulatory agency requirements that relate to import and export activities with a focus on US and CA
- Self-Directed. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to influence others and work cross-functionally to drive results in a highly matrixed organization.
- Strong problem-solving and process-focused background that reflects accomplishments in teamwork, integrity, and attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to set goals and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a challenging environment
- Demonstrated program leadership and project management skills
- Proficiency in English
- Travel as needed, which could include some global travel
Additional Information
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $104800-149300. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other. If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike. Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more. Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.
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Senior Level Licensed Customs Broker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level licensed customs broker job?
Employers at this level expect a current customs broker license, deep familiarity with HTS classification, ACE filing, and trade compliance programs like C-TPAT. Candidates stand out by demonstrating ownership of audit responses, prior authority experience, or a history of leading compliance teams through regulatory changes. Specialization in a high-volume trade lane or commodity type also strengthens your position significantly.
Which companies hire senior level licensed customs brokers?
Companies hiring senior level licensed customs brokers right now include Wabtec Corporation and Fuyao Glass America, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes primarily from freight forwarders, third-party logistics providers, large importers with in-house compliance teams, and customs consulting firms managing complex multi-client portfolios.
Are there remote senior level licensed customs broker jobs?
Yes, though most roles still favor on-site or hybrid arrangements given the operational coordination involved. About 0% of senior level licensed customs broker openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote positions more common at firms that have centralized compliance operations or work across multiple ports of entry.
What makes a licensed customs broker role senior level?
Senior level roles carry meaningful ownership over compliance programs, entry accuracy, and regulatory risk. Where mid-level brokers execute established processes, senior professionals set those processes, resolve escalated classification disputes, interface directly with CBP on audits or penalties, and often mentor junior staff or oversee a team. The scope expands from completing work to being accountable for outcomes across an account or operation.
Which industries hire the most senior level licensed customs brokers?
Senior level licensed customs broker roles concentrate in Automotive and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they depend on high-volume, time-sensitive cross-border movement of goods where compliance failures carry direct financial and operational consequences.