Supervisor, Customs

DP World Contract Logistics delivers tailored, scalable, and progressive supply chain solutions across more than 100 global locations. For over 60 years, we have supported some of the world’s most recognizable automotive and technology brands by creating innovative logistics strategies that drive efficiency and growth.

Our Perris, CA site supports a leading global technology customer with complex, high-volume supply chain operations. We are seeking a Customs Supervisor to support U.S. Customs and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) compliance at the site.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for protecting the organization from regulatory risk while enabling efficient global trade operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support customs and FTZ compliance activities for the Perris site

• Ensure compliance with U.S. customs regulations and international trade laws

• Support management of import/export compliance processes, including customs valuation and documentation

• Support and maintain compliance with Preferential & Free Trade Agreements

• Ensure adherence to EAR and ITAR regulations

• Develop, implement, and maintain import/export compliance programs

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, logistics, and global trade compliance

• Support trade process optimization while minimizing regulatory risk

• Provide leadership and guidance to operational teams on compliance matters

What We’re Looking For

• Expeirence in FTZ, global trade compliance, international logistics, or customs compliance

• Strong knowledge of:

  • Customs processes and customs valuation

  • Import/export compliance

  • Customs regulations and international trade

  • Preferential and Free Trade Agreements

• Experience with EAR and ITAR regulations

• Experience developing and implementing import/export compliance programs

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Excellent team collaboration skills, including experience working within complex international matrix organizations

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities

• Strong attention to detail while maintaining a strategic perspective

• Experience with ERP systems preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB)

• Certified Trade Compliance Specialist (CTCS) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)

About the Role

How you will contribute

• Manage all daily customs and compliance activities within the region.
• Supervise and lead the Customs department.
• Maintain requirements regarding Authorized Economic Operator license and perform internal audits on the applicable customs processes. 
• Set-up and maintain a quality system for internal and external purposes.
• Assist, advise and help the Manager, Customs & Trade Affairs and Business Units with all customs and related operational matters 
• Ensure and maintain that overall compliance with local legislation/regulation is conducted as a policy regarding our clients and within our internal organization.
• Generate, monitor and regularly check the Monthly periodic declaration and other type of customs declarations submitted to the customs authority.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and make recommendations to support them
• Lead projects, advise, guides and implement them accordingly.
• Other duties as assigned

Your Key Qualifications

• College degree required.
• Experience in a supervisory role within a customs environment.
• Knowledge of national and local Customs/Tax regulations/legislation (incl. valuation, classification and special trade programs).
• Strong knowledge of customs procedures/regimes and know how to interpret them.
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Proficient using MS Office applications and experience using computerized customs systems.
• Experience of reviewing customs compliance and negotiating with customs/tax authorities.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

Pay Range: $74,100 - $111,100

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. 

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.