Vice President - Customs & Trade Compliance / Licensed US Customs Broker
Job Description
Vice President – Customs & Trade Compliance (U.S. Customs Broker)
Gulf Coast | Offshore Energy & Marine Logistics
Gulf Marine Contractors
Gulf Marine Contractors is seeking an experienced U.S. Licensed Customs Broker to lead our Customs & Trade Compliance function supporting offshore energy, vessel operations, and specialized marine logistics throughout the Gulf Coast.
This leadership role will serve as the company's senior authority on U.S. Customs regulations, Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) compliance, and offshore customs operations, ensuring efficient and fully compliant customs activity for offshore construction, drilling, subsea equipment movements, vessel operations, and international logistics.
The Vice President will play a key role in building scalable compliance systems, strengthening regulatory controls, and supporting complex offshore projects across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
- Lead Gulf Marine Contractors' customs brokerage and trade compliance strategy
- Serve as the organization's senior authority on CBP regulations and offshore customs matters
- Develop scalable systems, controls, and procedures supporting offshore energy and marine operations
Customs Brokerage & Offshore Operations
- Oversee customs entries, filings, in-bonds, and temporary imports
- Manage OCS-related customs matters tied to offshore construction, drilling, and subsea equipment
- Ensure compliant handling of time-sensitive offshore equipment and materials
- Support vessel operations and specialized marine logistics movements
Compliance & Risk Management
- Maintain full compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations
- Supervise customs operations conducted under the company's broker license
- Implement internal controls, auditing processes, and documentation standards
- Monitor regulatory changes impacting offshore energy and marine logistics
Agency & Stakeholder Relations
- Serve as primary liaison with CBP officers, ports, terminals, and regulatory agencies
- Advise internal teams and clients on customs strategy, compliance risks, and regulatory changes
- Collaborate with operations, vessel agency, port husbandry, and offshore logistics teams
Required Qualifications
- Active U.S. Customs Broker License
- Experience supporting Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) customs operations
- Strong knowledge of CBP regulations, vessel filings, temporary imports, and offshore customs frameworks
- Experience working with ports, terminals, and offshore logistics environments
- Proven leadership experience in customs brokerage or trade compliance
- Ability to operate in fast-paced operational environments supporting offshore projects
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in offshore energy services, marine logistics, or vessel operations
- Experience supporting offshore drilling, subsea, or construction projects
- Experience with regulatory audits and compliance program development
- Experience building compliance processes within growing organizations
Why Join Gulf Marine Contractors
- Growing company in offshore energy and marine services
- Opportunity to lead and shape a company-wide customs and trade compliance function
- Exposure to complex offshore construction and energy projects
- Collaborative team environment with strong operational leadership
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