Import Manager - Customs Brokerage and International Logistics
Film Logic Customs Brokers, Gardena, CA, United States
✈️ Focus: Air, Border Crossings, Ocean Imports, ATA Carnets, In-Bonds, Time Critical Operations, Hand Carries
Experience Required: 3–5 Years Customs Clearance
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.
3–5 years clearing U.S. Customs entries (ACE)
Experience in Customs Brokerage or Freight Forwarding
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:
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
Calculate duties and taxes
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 Process Bills of lading (BOL)
Review and Process Certificates of origin
Review and Process Carnets for temporary imports
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
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:
HTS Classification and Duty Calculations
Air and Ocean Import Operations
Carnets and Temporary Imports
FDA
FWS
USDA
DOT
Compensation Salary Range: Negotiable
Schedule Monday – Friday
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
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Experience Required: 3–5 Years Customs Clearance
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.
3–5 years clearing U.S. Customs entries (ACE)
Experience in Customs Brokerage or Freight Forwarding
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:
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
Calculate duties and taxes
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 Process Bills of lading (BOL)
Review and Process Certificates of origin
Review and Process Carnets for temporary imports
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
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:
HTS Classification and Duty Calculations
Air and Ocean Import Operations
Carnets and Temporary Imports
FDA
FWS
USDA
DOT
Compensation Salary Range: Negotiable
Schedule Monday – Friday
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
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