Import Manager - Customs Brokerage and International Logistics

Quick Role Snapshot

📍 Location: Gardena, CA (On-Site)

💼 Industry: Customs Brokerage / Freight Forwarding

✈️ Focus: Air, Border Crossings, Ocean Imports, ATA Carnets, In-Bonds, Time Critical Operations, Hand Carries

🖥 Systems: ACE & CargoWise

📅 Experience Required: 3–5 Years Customs Clearance

👥 Leadership: Team management required

Join a Specialized Logistics Team Serving the Film Industry

Film Logic Customs Brokers is seeking an experienced Import Manager with hands-on U.S. Customs clearance experience (ACE) to lead Air and Ocean import operations.

This role is ideal for professionals currently working in customs brokerage, freight forwarding, or import operations who want to work in a specialized logistics niche supporting film and entertainment shipments.

You will manage time-critical shipments, customs clearance operations, international freight movements, and quoting while working with a team that prioritizes precision, communication, and problem solving.

⚠️ Required Experience Before Applying

• 3–5 years clearing U.S. Customs entries (ACE)

• Experience in Customs Brokerage or Freight Forwarding

• CargoWise experience required

• Leadership or team management experience required

Applicants without customs clearance experience or CargoWise experience will not be considered.

Professionals We Want to Speak With

We encourage professionals currently working as the following to apply:

• Customs Entry Writers

• Import Supervisors

• Import Operations Managers

• Customs Brokerage Managers

• Licensed Customs Brokers (LCB)

Professionals with strong ACE entry preparation, HTS classification, and CargoWise experience will thrive in this role.

About Film Logic Customs Brokers

Film Logic Customs Brokers is a specialized customs brokerage and international logistics provider serving the film and entertainment industry.

We provide white-glove logistics service for time-sensitive shipments supporting productions and equipment moving across international borders.

In addition to film logistics, we manage general commodity imports, ensuring shipments move efficiently through customs and arrive on time and in pristine condition.

Based in the Los Angeles area, our team values expertise, reliability, and exceptional customer service.

Position Overview

As Import Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end import process while ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs regulations.

You will coordinate shipments with clients, airlines, ocean carriers, truck carriers and overseas partners, while supervising operational workflows across Air, Land and Ocean imports, ATA Carnets and Hand Carries.

Key Responsibilities

Customs Clearance & Entry Processing

• Prepare U.S. Customs entries via ACE

• Perform HTS classification

• Calculate duties and taxes

• Ensure CBP compliance

Import Operations Management

• Manage Air, Land and Ocean import shipments, ATA Carnets and Hand Carries, Quoting

• Coordinate with carriers and overseas agents

• Monitor shipments for delays or storage fees

• Maintain shipment visibility for clients

Documentation Management

Review and Processs:

• Commercial invoices

• Packing lists

• Bills of lading (BOL)

• Air waybills (AWB)

• Certificates of origin

• Carnets for temporary imports

· CF7512

Operational Oversight

• Track shipments through clearance and delivery

• Process airline import charges

• Maintain accurate compliance records

• Support Air, Land and Ocean departments

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years customs brokerage or import operations experience

• Experience preparing ACE entries

• Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations

• Experience with HTS classification and duty calculation

• Knowledge of Air & Ocean freight imports

• Ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously

• Strong communication and organizational skills

· Experience with Quoting

Industry Systems & Platforms

Experience with the following systems is required:

• CargoWise

• ACE (Automated Commercial Environment)

• ABI Entry Processing

• HTS Classification and Duty Calculations

• Customs Brokerage Operations

• Air and Ocean Import Operations

• Carnets and Temporary Imports

· FDA, FWS, USDA and DOT

Compensation

Salary Range: Negotiable

Benefits

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off

Schedule

Monday – Friday

Additional availability required:

• On-call support when needed

• Occasional weekend availability

Why Join Film Logic Customs Brokers?

You’ll work in a unique niche of international logistics supporting film productions and high-profile shipments, where precision, speed, and problem solving are essential.

Our team values communication, accountability, and operational excellence, and we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service to our clients.

Experienced customs brokerage professionals with ACE and CargoWise experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Keywords:

Customs Brokerage | Import Manager | Customs Clearance | ACE | CargoWise | HTS Classification | Freight Forwarding | Air Imports | Ocean Imports | Carnets | Film Logistics