$280,000–$320,000 Per Year
Analysis Skills, Automation, Brokerage, Business Operations, Continuous Improvement, Financial Operations, Financial Regulations, Government, Hubs, Import/Export, Internal Audit, Leadership, Legal, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Profit & Loss Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, Supply Chain, United States Customs
Washington, District of Columbia
Head Of U.S. Customs, Trade & ComplianceAn international, market leading logistics and supply chain organization is seeking a Head of U.S. Customs, Trade & Compliance to lead its national strategy across regulatory compliance, customs brokerage, and trade operations.This executive level, Head of Customs, Trade and Compliance role, will drive enterprise wide compliance, optimize operational performance, and ensure alignment with evolving U.S. customs and tariff regulations. The position carries full ownership of customs related performance, including risk management, operational excellence, and financial outcomes. Main duties and responsibilities include the following:Lead national strategy for customs, tariffs, and trade compliance across the U.S. networkAct as the organization's licensed U.S. Customs Broker and national permit holderEnsure full compliance with all U.S. import and export regulationsPartner with senior leadership, legal, and government affairs to anticipate regulatory changesIdentify and mitigate regulatory, financial, and operational risksTranslate complex regulatory requirements into scalable business processesOversee brokerage operations across multiple hubs and gatewaysDrive improvements in clearance speed, first pass yield, and operational efficiencyOwn and manage customs related P&L performanceDevelop and implement compliance programs, policies, and internal controlsLead audit and governance activities, ensuring strong compliance outcomesMaintain relationships with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and other regulatory bodiesDrive continuous improvement, automation, and modernization initiativesBuild and lead a high performing national compliance organization.In return for a competitive remuneration package, the successful candidate will possess the following:Bachelor's degreeActive U.S. Customs Broker License10+ years of leadership experience in customs, trade compliance, or international logisticsStrong knowledge of U.S. customs regulations, tariffs, and global trade frameworksExperience operating in highly regulated, complex environmentsProven ability to influence senior stakeholders and regulatory agenciesStrong analytical and strategic decision making capabilitiesTrack record of leading large scale compliance programs and teamsWhat's on Offer:Highly competitive executive compensation packagePerformance based bonus structureComprehensive health, retirement, and well-being benefitsGenerous paid time off and additional employee programsContact Tom Smith Quote job ref JN-062026-7036480M
Michael Page International
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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10,000 employees or more
Staffing/Employment Agencies
https://www.michaelpage.ca/