Licensed customs broker with 8 years clearing entries for apparel, electronics and industrial importers. Supervises about 9,000 entries a year with a 99.7% accuracy rate. Brings deep tariff classification, Section 301 and duty drawback expertise, plus clear guidance that keeps clients compliant and audit-ready.
Experience
Licensed Customs Broker, Lone Star Customs Brokerage (Houston, TX)
Jul 2021 – Present
Supervise about 9,000 consumption entries a year for 45 importers with 99.7% post-summary accuracy
Recovered $2.1M in duty for 6 clients through Section 301 exclusion and drawback filings
Classify complex goods under the HTSUS and issue binding ruling requests to CBP when needed
Train 5 entry writers on ACE, ABI and FDA Prior Notice, cutting entry rejections 40%
Advise clients on country-of-origin and USMCA qualification, preparing certifications for 18 importers
Systems: ACE, ABI, CargoWise, Descartes Customs Info
Compliance: 19 CFR, FDA and USDA PGA requirements, CTPAT, recordkeeping
Client Service: Compliance advisories, audit support, importer training
How to write a Customs Broker resume
A strong Customs Broker resume shows throughput, cost and reliability across the operations or supply chain you ran. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Experience
Skills
Certifications
Education
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
Supply chain planning
Inventory management
Logistics and distribution
Lean and Six Sigma
Vendor management
ERP and WMS systems
Demand forecasting
Process improvement
Safety and compliance
Data analysis
Example bullet points
Raised on-time delivery from 88% to 97% across 3 warehouses by redesigning pick routes
Reduced inventory carrying cost by $1.8M while keeping a 98% fill rate through SKU rationalization
Led a Lean program that cut order cycle time by 35% and recordable incidents to zero for 18 months
Tips from recruiters
State the scale you ran: sites, SKUs, shipments, budget or team size.
List certifications such as APICS CSCP, PMP or Six Sigma belts.
Name the systems you used (SAP, Oracle, Manhattan); they are common keyword filters.
Recommended templates
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Compact (ATS-friendly): Dense single column that fits long histories
Modern (ATS-friendly): Clean single column with accent headings and rules
Customs Broker resume FAQ
What should a Customs Broker resume include?
A Customs Broker resume should show throughput, cost and reliability across the operations or supply chain you ran. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Experience, Skills, Certifications and Education. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a Customs Broker?
Classic, Compact and Modern work well for Customs Broker roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Customs Broker resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a Customs Broker put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Customs Broker roles are Supply chain planning, Inventory management, Logistics and distribution, Lean and Six Sigma, Vendor management and ERP and WMS systems.
How do I write strong Customs Broker resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as on-time delivery, inventory turns and cost per unit. For example: "Raised on-time delivery from 88% to 97% across 3 warehouses by redesigning pick routes."