OCEAN IMPORT MANAGER

Ocean Import Manager

Must Reside in New Jersey (Hybrid 2 days onsite in Berkley Heights, NJ) | Full-Time | Management Level

Are you a licensed Customs Broker with a deep understanding of ocean freight and customs compliance? Do you thrive in leading experienced teams and solving complex import challenges? This is your opportunity to step into a key leadership role with a well-established and respected logistics company.

What You'll Do :

• Lead and mentor a department of 9 seasoned professionals.
• Oversee all day-to-day import operations and ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Act as the primary liaison between customers, carriers, truckers, terminals, and U.S. Customs.
• Advise importers on tariff rates, rules, and regulations, including IEEPA tariffs.
• Monitor shipping trends and provide strategic, cost-effective routing options.
• Manage billing, resolve disputes, and oversee ACH payment setup.
• Address customer issues with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
• Handle personnel management including scheduling, vacation planning, and remote work coordination.
• Step in hands-on when needed to support entries or delivery orders.

What We're Looking For :

Why Join Us :

LOCATION : MUST RESIDE IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY Hybrid (2 days onsite in Berkley Heights, NJ)

SALARY : $100,000.00 - $120,000.00

Apply Today : If you're ready to bring your deep industry knowledge, leadership skills, and passion for problem-solving to a trusted logistics company, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your resume to linda.powell@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.