Customs & Global Freight Compliance Lead

• Engineer the global regulatory roadmap for customs and global freight compliance
• Own all customs entries, ATA Carnets, temporary import bonds, and biosecurity protocols
• Co-lead advanced border agency engagements to safeguard the global event timeline
• Collaborate with engineering design and procurement to map customs profiles
• Oversee strategy and financial underwriting for ATA Carnets and specialized maritime declarations
• Ensure compliance with local environmental protection agencies

Requirements

• Authority on border integrity, international trade regulations, and global transit compliance
• Experience in operating as Importer of Record via proprietary charter vessel
• Ability to lead advance conversations with customs authorities, border forces, and port officials
• Knowledge of operational Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Experience in compliance paperwork, visas, and port-authority clearances
• Understanding of high-tech asset classification and hazardous materials compliance
• Proven ability to manage complex documentation for specialized technical cargo
• Experience in agricultural and biosecurity entry requirements for high-risk regions
• Skills in managing international bond architecture and customs brokers

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in global regulatory compliance, customs entries, and international trade regulations, with a strong focus on managing complex documentation and ensuring adherence to environmental protection standards.