Mallory Alexander International Logistics

Global freight forwarding, warehousing, and customs

Import Manager

Logistics & TransportationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMemphis, TN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) license is required.
A bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, International Business, or a related field is required.
At least 7 years of U.S. customs brokerage and import operations experience is required.
Supervisory or management experience in customs brokerage and/or import operations is required.
Strong knowledge of CBP regulations, HTS classification, valuation, country of origin, and PGA requirements is required.
Strong experience with air and ocean imports and entry writing is required.
Experience managing departmental budgets, profitability, and business growth is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, is required.

Responsibilities

Lead daily customs brokerage and air/ocean import operations, ensuring timely and accurate customs clearance and shipment handling.
Oversee import entry writing, classification, valuation, documentation, billing, and post-entry activities.
Ensure compliance with CBP regulations, PGA requirements, customer SOPs, and company policies.
Serve as the escalation point for complex customs, import, operational, and customer issues.
Manage customer relationships and support customer retention and business growth.
Monitor department productivity, service levels, profitability, and operational performance.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
Hire, train, coach, and develop team members while managing performance and staffing needs.
Work closely with carriers, customers, and internal teams to ensure smooth import operations.
Stay current on changes to U.S. customs regulations, tariffs, and government agency requirements.

Desired Qualifications

CCS certification is preferred.
CargoWise experience is highly preferred.

Mallory Alexander International Logistics, a global third-party logistics (3PL) provider, is looking for talented individuals to join our growing team.

The Import Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of U.S. import customs brokerage and import operations. This role will manage daily import activity, ensure regulatory compliance, maintain strong customer relationships, and lead a high-performing team.

Responsibilities:

Lead daily customs brokerage and air/ocean import operations, ensuring timely and accurate customs clearance and shipment handling.
Oversee import entry writing, classification, valuation, documentation, billing, and post-entry activities.
Ensure compliance with CBP regulations, PGA requirements, customer SOPs, and company policies.
Serve as the escalation point for complex customs, import, operational, and customer issues.
Manage customer relationships and support customer retention and business growth.
Monitor department productivity, service levels, profitability, and operational performance.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
Hire, train, coach, and develop team members while managing performance and staffing needs.
Work closely with carriers, customers, and internal teams to ensure smooth import operations.
Stay current on changes to U.S. customs regulations, tariffs, and government agency requirements.

Qualifications:

Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), required
CCS certification, preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, International Business, or related field.
7+ years of U.S. customs brokerage and import operations experience.
Supervisory or management experience in customs brokerage and/or import operations.
Strong knowledge of CBP regulations, HTS classification, valuation, country of origin, and PGA requirements.
Strong experience with air and ocean imports and entry writing.
Experience managing departmental budgets, profitability, and business growth.
Excellent customer service, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
CargoWise experience, highly preferred

Why Mallory Alexander?

Mallory Alexander International Logistics is a leading full-service logistics provider established in 1925. With more than 10 facilities in the U.S. and 3 in Asia, Mallory Alexander supports manufacturers, retailers and other suppliers in the storage and shipment of their valuable cargo, and we do it with confidence–on time, with care, everywhere. We proudly offer competitive compensation, robust benefits and a family environment, an environment where our dedicated employees are able make an impact on our customers' experience.

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About the Company

Mallory Alexander International Logistics

Global freight forwarding, warehousing, and customs

Mallory Alexander International Logistics provides warehousing, freight forwarding, brokerage, air and ground transportation, NVOCC, customs brokerage, supply chain consulting, managed logistics, cargo security, and IT solutions. It supports end-to-end supply chain management by storing goods, moving them domestically and internationally, handling customs, and offering technology to track and optimize shipments. The company differentiates itself with C-TPAT and ISO 9001:2015 certifications and a President’s E-Award for Exporting Excellence, along with recognition from leading industry publications. Its goal is to help customers achieve efficient, secure, and compliant logistics across international and domestic markets through reliable, scalable, and integrated services.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Memphis, TN
Founded: 1925

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