Customs Brokerage Manager

What we’re looking for…

• OEC Group is looking for a Customs Brokerage Manager who will oversee the correct and timely creation and transmission of entries to US Customs. 
• Our ideal candidate has a  minimum of 5 years experience as Customs Brokerage Manager and is a licensed Customs Broker. 

About OEC Group

Established in 1981, OEC Group is one of the leading NVOCC freight forwarding companies. With headquarters located in Taipei, Taiwan, as well as regional headquarters in New York and branches throughout Asia, North America, and Europe; OEC Group enjoys a strong position in a rapidly growing market. OEC Group provides our customers with import and export services, as well as, door-to-door services for both international and domestic needs. We remain competitive by offering a wide range of logistics services, including: ocean and air freight, rail, trucking, warehousing and distribution, customs brokerage, cargo insurance and more.

Perks & Benefits of OEC Group

After successfully completing and passing a standard 90-day introductory period the employee is provided with the following benefits package. This includes:

• Individual Health Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental and Vision) – Paid for by the company
• Life and Accidental Insurance Coverage
• Vacation, Personal and Floating Days
• Bi-Annual performance review with opportunities for a salary adjustment and/or bonus (contingent upon company financials and on-the-job performances)
• After 1 full year of employment: 401K Plan with up to 3% company match

Company Culture

OEC Group provides a fun, family-oriented work culture. We are a well-established company that is continually growing and looking for strong team players. We often host company outings such as team dinners, holiday parties, company picnics, and team building activities! Here at OEC we identify the following to be our 5 main Core Values: 

1. Community:  OEC is a family-oriented company, and we value our employees' efforts to help grow and support one another as a unified community.
2. Teamwork: We work together to support each other's successes, interests and goals by sharing knowledge and resources. 
3. Customer Experience:  We focus on helping both our internal and external customers succeed, acting in our customer's best interests while striving to understand their needs and exceed their expectations. 
4. Work Ethic:  Passion is at the heart of OEC. We hold ourselves accountable in our everyday work, and we strive to do the best we can.
5. Innovation:  We believe innovation is essential for growth. Continuous improvement will bring OEC and our people to a better future. 

About the Position  Duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Prepares entry papers from shipper's invoice in accordance with U.S. Customs Service regulations, and regulations of other federal agencies bearing on importation of goods such as Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration.
• Files papers with Customs Service and arranges for payment of duties.
• Quotes duty rates on goods to be imported.
• Prepares papers for shippers desiring to appeal duty charges imposed by Customs Service.
• Provides for storage of imported goods and for transportation of imported goods from port to destination final destination.
• Classifying codes for U.S. Customs and ensuring that duties/taxes/fees are paid.
• Complying with U.S. Customs by keeping digital and hard copies of records on file.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages subordinate supervisors/managers in the Customs Brokerage Department. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Also directly supervises non-supervisory employees. Responsible for carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include; interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Work Schedule

New York Office 9:00 am – 6:00 pm EST

This position may require overtime. 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience with Entry Writing, U.S. Customs
• Good working knowledge of harmonized Tariff, CROSS, U.S. Customs Regulations
• Experience managing a team of Entry Writers.
• Customs Broker License is required.

Education and/or Experience

Associate’s degree and/or five to ten years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

OEC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.