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Director, Compliance

$135K - $170K/yr

The Role As the Director of Compliance (blend of Customs Compliance and Account Management), you will manage a remote-first team that supports a network of licensed customs broker partners and ABI ...

Director, Compliance

Charleston, WV · Remote

$135K - $160K/yr

The Role As the Director of Compliance (blend of Customs Compliance and Account Management), you will manage a remote-first team that supports a network of licensed customs broker partners and ABI ...

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How much do remote customs compliance jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote customs compliance in the United States is $91,982.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,500.00 and $96,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Customs Compliance Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Customs Compliance Specialist, you need a strong understanding of international trade regulations, customs laws, and documentation requirements, often supported by relevant certifications or degrees in international business or logistics. Familiarity with customs management software, global trade management systems, and platforms like SAP GTS or Descartes is typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for interpreting regulations and collaborating with global partners. These skills and qualifications ensure accurate compliance, minimize legal risks, and facilitate efficient cross-border operations for organizations.

What is the difference between Remote Customs Compliance vs Remote Customs Brokerage?

AspectRemote Customs ComplianceRemote Customs Brokerage
CertificationsCustoms Compliance Certification, import/export licensesCustoms Broker License, import/export licenses
Work EnvironmentPolicy review, compliance audits, documentationCustoms clearance, communication with authorities, documentation
Industry UsageUsed by importers, exporters, logistics companiesUsed by licensed customs brokers, freight forwarders

While both roles involve international trade and documentation, Remote Customs Compliance focuses on ensuring adherence to regulations and policies, whereas Remote Customs Brokerage involves actively clearing shipments through customs with proper licensing. Understanding these differences helps companies assign the right responsibilities and find qualified professionals for each role.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals in remote customs compliance roles, and how can they effectively overcome them?

Remote customs compliance professionals often navigate challenges such as staying up-to-date with constantly changing international trade regulations and ensuring seamless communication with global teams and authorities. Working remotely, they may contend with time zone differences and limited face-to-face collaboration, making it crucial to leverage digital tools for document management and virtual meetings. Building strong organizational skills, proactively seeking regulatory updates, and maintaining clear communication channels with logistics partners and internal stakeholders can help address these challenges and ensure compliance remains robust.

What is a Remote Customs Compliance job?

A Remote Customs Compliance job involves ensuring that a company's international shipments adhere to all relevant customs laws and regulations, while working from a remote location. Professionals in this field review documentation, classify goods, manage import/export compliance, and communicate with customs authorities to prevent delays and fines. This role may also include developing compliance policies, staying updated on regulatory changes, and providing guidance to other departments regarding customs requirements.
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Infographic showing various Remote Customs Compliance job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,982 per year, or $44.2 per hour.
Sr Customs Compliance Manager

Sr Customs Compliance Manager

Tailored Brands

Dublin, CA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Tailored Brands rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 62 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

27th of 104 rated fashion retailers


Job description

Tailored Brands is a leading specialty retailer of menswear, including suits, formalwear, sportswear, and a broad selection of business casual offerings. Our brands include Men's Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Moores and K&G Fashion Superstore, which offers merchandise for the entire family. We help people love the way they look and feel for their most important moments by delivering personalized products and services through our convenient network of stores and e-commerce sites.
About the Job
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Customs Compliance Manager to join our Legal team, reporting to a Legal Department Vice President. This role will lead and strengthen Tailored Brands' U.S. customs compliance program, helping ensure imports are managed in accordance with applicable Customs and Border Protection requirements, internal controls, and company policies.
What You'll Do | Key Accountabilities
• Lead the company's customs compliance program for imported goods, including oversight of policies, procedures, controls, and governance related to U.S. import activity.
• Customs compliance oversight with customs brokers and external advisors, including expectations for accuracy, responsiveness, documentation, and escalation handling in coordination with Logistics and Transportation.
• Oversee customs classification, valuation, country-of-origin, duty, fee, and recordkeeping practices to support compliant entry activity and reduce risk.
• Manage importer-of-records (IOR) compliance across company's legal entities, including recordkeeping, entity transitions and communications with carriers and customs brokers to ensure continuity of compliant import activity.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, and other business teams to review import processes, identify control gaps, and implement practical improvements.
• Identify and pursue duty recovery and optimization opportunities, including preferential tariff programs, tariff rate quotas (TRQ), duty drawback and applicable trade agreement benefits, in coordination with Finance, Supply Chain and Sourcing.
• Collaborate with Finance and Accounting on duty accruals, landed cost modeling, broker invoice reconciliation, and compliance-related reporting.
• Direct internal monitoring and periodic compliance reviews, including post-entry validation, broker performance review, issue resolution, and remediation tracking.
• Lead the company's response to customs audits, inquiries and regulatory matters, including management of prior disclosures, by coordinating entry-level documentation, issue identification, financial exposure quantification, and business responses, and legal review in coordination with internal and outside trade counsel.
• Monitor and manage compliance with forced labor import restrictions (UFLPA and related enforcement), including coordination with Supply Chain, Sourcing and corporate responsibility function on supplier documentation and withhold release order (WRO) risk.
• Monitor changes in customs laws, regulations, rulings, trade programs, and enforcement priorities, and translate them into clear business guidance and process updates.
• Coordinate with CTPAT program owner on import-related security requirements as applicable.
• Develop training, playbooks, and operating standards that build and develop internal capability and ensure consistent execution by internal and external partners involved in import activity.
• Other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring | Skills & Experience
• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Legal Studies, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in customs compliance, global trade compliance, import operations, trade advisory, or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, import controls, HTS/HS tariff classification, valuation, country of origin, broker management, duty and fee compliance, Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal, and customs documentation requirements, preferably with knowledge of apparel and textile classifications.
• Proficiency in customs valuation methodologies including transaction value, assists, and royalties and ability to identify, quantify, and remediate customs valuation exposure in complex multi-tier sourcing structure.
• Experience with U.S. free trade agreement programs, including CAFTA-DR, USMCA, short supply provisions, AGOA, rules of origin analysis, and related documentation requirements.
• General knowledge of Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT).
• Experience building, assessing, or strengthening internal controls, preferably in an environment with audit, remediation, or public-company readiness expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional work and project management across Legal, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Sourcing and Design, and external partners.
• Strong judgment, analytical capability, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance compliance rigor and business practicality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical customs requirements into clear guidance for business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; comfortable working with data, identifying gaps, and challenging assumptions.
• High degree of professional judgment, integrity, and discretion in handling sensitive information and balancing risk with business practicality.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and influence across functions and levels, including senior leadership and external partners.
• Licensed Customs Broker credential strongly preferred. Experience in retail, sourcing, apparel, or other high-volume import environments is strongly preferred.
Please note that you do not need to qualify for all requirements to be considered. We encourage you to apply if you can meet most of the requirements and are comfortable opening a dialog to be considered.
Work Environment, Physical & Mental Demands
• Ability to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach daily
• Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Must utilize visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment
• Hours regularly 40 hours per week, as work dictates, from a remote U.S. location. Periodic travel to corporate offices may be required.
Benefits
This role is eligible for healthcare including medical, dental and vision, retirement savings (401k with a company match), income protection programs such as life, accident and disability insurance, paid time off for sick leave, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and holidays, wellbeing program, commuter, adoption assistance, education assistance, legal services, and employee merchandise discounts. For more detailed information go Tailoredbrands.com/working-here/people-culture.
Work-Life Balance
We understand the demands of work, school, family, and personal responsibilities. Through our work-life resources and programs we offer services for every stage of life to help you manage the day-to-day needs. We offer programs such as:
• Meeting-Free Fridays (encouraged) | so you can catch up on work and self-development
• Summer Fridays | from Memorial Day to Labor Day so you can enjoy a head-start to the weekend
• Holiday Early Departure | close out early the business day before a company observed holiday
The starting salary for this position is $100,000-130,000. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications. Over time, and subject to performance, tenure, and evolving responsibilities, total compensation for this role may grow to as much as $160,000. Other compensation may include a 10% Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) bonus paid out according to policy. Base pay information is based on market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.
Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.

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