Trade Advisory Manager

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Flexport The Trade Advisory Manager at Flexport leads a team of customs experts to provide trade advisory services and ensure compliance with global trade regulations. This role delivers legal analysis, develops trade compliance strategies, and collaborates cross-functionally to optimize client supply chains.

Responsibilities

The Customs team is dedicated to providing critical trade advisory services, ensuring our clients navigate the complexities of global trade seamlessly. As a Trade Advisory Manager, you will lead a team of customs experts, working directly with clients, our legal department, and operations teams to interpret regulations and develop compliant, efficient trade solutions. You will tackle real-world challenges like optimizing supply chain duty costs, ensuring adherence to evolving import/export laws, and delivering precise legal analysis through memos. This role thrives on intellectual curiosity and a commitment to operational excellence in a rapidly changing regulatory landscape.
Lead and develop a team of Customs Trade Advisors, fostering their growth and expertise.
Provide expert legal analysis and written advice on complex customs and trade matters, including classification, valuation, origin, and free trade agreements.
Develop and implement trade compliance strategies that mitigate risk and optimize client supply chains.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Flexport's legal, product, sales, and operations teams to integrate trade advisory into broader client solutions.
Represent Flexport externally as a subject matter expert, engaging with clients and industry stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement in advisory processes and knowledge sharing within the Customs department.
You should have:
8+ years of experience in customs and international trade advisory, with a focus on legal analysis and compliance.
Active U.S. Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) certification.
Proven experience managing and developing a team of trade professionals.
Expertise in U.S. import/export regulations, including HTS classification, valuation, country of origin, and free trade agreements.

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8+ years of experience in customs and international trade advisory
Active U.S. Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) certification
Proven experience managing and developing a team
Expertise in U.S. import/export regulations including HTS classification, valuation, country of origin, and free trade agreements
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills