Customs & Export Operations Lead

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. Provide expert guidance on export regulatory requirements and Customs compliance .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in export regulatory requirements and Customs compliance, with a strong focus on process improvements and effective communication across teams. Proven ability to manage audits, ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations, and support customer engagements through thorough documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Export Regulatory ComplianceCustoms ComplianceLicensed Customs Broker (LCB)Certified Export Specialist (CES)Experience with U.S. Customs Regulations

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Hard Skills

Export Declaration Workflow ImprovementsShipment Data ValidationABIACEHTSExport/Import ValuationOther Government Agency RequirementsCBP ProcessesEEI FilingsClassified Shipments

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSAP-based SystemsITCSRGEMSVirtual Communication Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Customs Broker (LCB)Certified Export Specialist (CES)

Industry Keywords

Defense IndustryTransitional AuditsTraditional Customs Audit FrameworksExport OperationsInternational Logistics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide expert guidance on export regulatory requirements and Customs compliance
Serve as a key point of contact for team questions and resolve export issues and compliance concerns
Collaborate with the Export Operations Manager to align team efforts with organizational priorities
Coordinate communication between the Export Advisor team and Global Trade, Shipping, Receiving, International Logistics, Customs Brokers, and Freight Forwarders
Review and validate shipment data including valuation, country of origin, and product classifications
Monitor team performance and identify export declaration workflow improvements through process enhancements and tool updates
Support customer engagements through clear communication and thorough documentation
Promote compliance, quality, and continuous improvement alongside the Export Operations Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Experience handling transitional audits and traditional customs audit frameworks
Experience with Microsoft Office and SAP-based systems
Experience working with U.S. Customs regulations and domestic and international import/export trade requirements
Experience interpreting requirements and ensuring compliance
Experience handling Classified shipments, Transportation Plans, and/or NOCs
Experience with ITCS and RGEMS preferred
Experience working in the Defense industry preferred
Experience collaborating with geographically dispersed or remote teams using virtual communication and collaboration tools preferred
Experience identifying discrepancies, researching root causes, implementing corrective actions, and recommending process improvements preferred
Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) and/or Certified Export Specialist (CES) certifications preferred
Experience with ABI, ACE, DDTC, HTS, export/import valuation, Other Government Agency requirements, CBP processes, and U.S. Government export regulations related to compliant export declaration filings (EEI filings) preferred
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines by organizing workload, tracking deliverables, and completing time-sensitive activities within established requirements preferred
U.S. citizenship is required
Eligible candidates must reside within commuting distance of Richardson, TX, Farmington, CT, Cedar Rapids, IA, Andover, MA, McKinney, TX or Tucson, AZ

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits
Parental (including paternal) leave
Flexible work schedules
Achievement awards
Educational assistance
Child/adult backup care
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available