Build the team, processes, and strategy to help Flexport be compliant

The opportunity:

We're looking for a Director of Customs Compliance to help lead our customs compliance team. This will include all day to day activities of the customs brokerage staff to include oversight of: Customs Service Desk, File Review Process, Post Summary Correction Process, Annual Customs Bond Management, Power of Attorney auditing in addition to assisting in the building of our team and service offerings.

You will:

• Lead and develop the team of compliance specialists responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations for Customs and related government agencies
• Lead compliance-related projects and initiatives including new permit applications, regulatory change projects, system design and implementation
• Provide timely and accurate advice on compliance requirements and work with relevant stakeholders to design and implement appropriate controls
• Conduct risk assessments and manage the compliance monitoring and file review program in accordance with regulatory expectations and best practices
• Serve as the lead to all regulatory and third party audit review and inquiries

You should have:

• 10+ years of Customs, Trade and Regulatory experience, managing compliance programs and related systems
• Leadership experience, coaching, and developing teams, with an ability to manage remote teams and work with global counterparts
• Extensive experience interacting with regulators and law enforcement
• Strong project management skills with an interest in technology enablement for scale
• Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and solve problems
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• A Customs Brokerage License

About Flexport:

We believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global trade easier for everyone. We aim to do this by building the Operating System for Global trade - a strategic model combining advanced technology and data analytics, logistics infrastructure, and supply chain expertise. Flexport today connects almost 10,000 clients and suppliers across 109 countries, including established global brands like Georgia-Pacific as well as emerging innovators like Sonos. Started in 2013, we've raised over $1.3B in funding from SoftBank Vision Fund, Founders Fund, GV, First Round Capital and Y Combinator. Read about three big ways we’re moving forward after our recent $1B investment from SoftBank Vision Fund in February 2019.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.