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Ascent Global Logistics

Director, Customs Brokerage - Remote

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Ascent Global Logistics

Springfield, US · Full-time · $160,000 – $175,000

About this role

Ascent Global Logistics is a leading provider of expedited, time-critical logistics solutions, including air charter, ground expedited, truckload, LTL, global forwarding, brokerage, and managed transportation. The Director, Customs Brokerage oversees the U.S. customs brokerage network's performance, compliance, and daily execution. This role ensures regulatory adherence, process discipline, and exceptional customer experience.

Lead day-to-day execution across bonded facilities like Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs), Container Freight Stations (CFS), and bonded warehouses. Drive operational consistency, regulatory adherence, and service excellence at multiple sites. Strengthen process discipline to deliver accuracy, speed, and outstanding customer service.

Ascent's culture emphasizes excellence, perfect execution, and a can-do attitude. The team plays hard with passion and dedication while playing smart through honest, ethical commitments. Every teammate receives dignity, respect, and opportunities for professional growth.

Support executive strategic initiatives by translating strategy into actionable plans. Drive continuous improvement in customs brokerage and bonded operations. Serve as a key operational leader in a fast-paced logistics environment backed by 24/7/365 experts.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • LCB Required; CCS / CES preferred
  • 8–10 years of progressive experience in customs brokerage and international freight forwarding, including direct oversight of import and export operations
  • Proven people leadership experience, including 3+ years managing customer- or carrier-facing teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Demonstrated expertise in U.S. and international trade compliance, including customs clearance processes, government agency requirements, and risk management
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data to identify trends, drive process improvements, and resolve complex customs issues
  • Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with customs authorities, carriers, vendors, and key customers, demonstrating tact, diplomacy, and professionalism
  • Proficiency with customs and trade compliance systems and common business tools (e.g., TMS, ERP, Microsoft Office)

Responsibilities

  • Lead the day-to-day execution, performance, and compliance of the company’s U.S. customs brokerage network
  • Oversee bonded facilities, including Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs), Container Freight Stations (CFS), and bonded warehouses
  • Ensure operational consistency, regulatory adherence, and service excellence across multiple sites
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within customs brokerage and bonded operations
  • Support and execute strategic initiatives set by executive leadership
  • Serve as a key operational leader, translating strategy into actionable plans
  • Strengthen process discipline across brokerage and bonded operations
  • Ensure operations deliver accuracy, speed, and an exceptional customer experience

Benefits

  • Remote position with travel up to 25% of the time
  • Professional and enjoyable work environment
  • Opportunities for careers to flourish and personal growth