Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Specialist - Systems & Compliance

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned  Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Specialist  with over 10 years of hands-on experience in international trade and customs operations. This role is part of a dynamic team within the  Customs, Trade & Compliance department  at a leading automotive company. You will play a critical role in driving operational efficiencies, enhancing compliance, and leveraging data-driven strategies to solve complex trade challenges.

As a subject matter expert, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional project teams, bringing deep domain expertise and strategic insight to support key initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage FTZ Operations : Oversee daily Foreign Trade Zone activities in full compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and FTZ Board regulations.
• System Administration : Manage and maintain FTZ operating and compliance systems (e.g., Integration Point, Descartes, SAP GTS, or similar).
• FTZ & CBP Filings : Prepare, review, and transmit all required FTZ filings, including CBP Forms 214 (Admission), 216 (Zone Application for Manipulation / Exhibit), 3461 (Entry / Immediate Delivery), 7501 (Entry Summary), and 7512 (Transportation Entry and Manifest of Goods) through ACE CBP systems.
• ACE System Management : Ensure accuracy and timeliness of electronic submissions in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) for FTZ transactions.
• Inventory & Record Control : Monitor and reconcile FTZ inventory movements, admissions, removals, and status changes using internal and CBP systems.
• Audit & Compliance : Conduct periodic internal audits to verify compliance with CBP and FTZ Board requirements. support CBP audits and inquiries as needed.
• Data Validation : Review data integrity between FTZ systems, ERP, and other platforms to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Process Improvement : Identify opportunities to enhance system efficiency, automate reporting, and improve filing accuracy.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with customs and trade compliance, logistics, IT, and finance teams to support end-to-end FTZ operations.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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