Customs Compliance Manager

Summary

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in customs/import compliance, with substantial experience in the food industry (seafood experience strongly preferred).
• Strong, working knowledge of FDA import requirements, including Prior Notice, FSVP, and seafood HACCP; demonstrated experience interacting directly with FDA on import matters.
• Solid understanding of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, HTS classification, valuation, and entry processes.
• Experience managing or working closely with customs brokers and freight forwarders on import documentation and entry filings.
• Proven track record resolving import holds, detentions, or refusals in a timely, low-disruption manner.
• Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping discipline, with the ability to maintain audit-ready compliance documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to represent the company professionally with regulatory agencies (FDA, CBP) and external partners.
• Ability to interpret and translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable internal processes and training.
• Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Job Description

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in customs/import compliance, with substantial experience in the food industry (seafood experience strongly preferred).
• Strong, working knowledge of FDA import requirements, including Prior Notice, FSVP, and seafood HACCP; demonstrated experience interacting directly with FDA on import matters.
• Solid understanding of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, HTS classification, valuation, and entry processes.
• Experience managing or working closely with customs brokers and freight forwarders on import documentation and entry filings.
• Proven track record resolving import holds, detentions, or refusals in a timely, low-disruption manner.
• Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping discipline, with the ability to maintain audit-ready compliance documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to represent the company professionally with regulatory agencies (FDA, CBP) and external partners.
• Ability to interpret and translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable internal processes and training.
• Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.