FTZ Specialist
FTZ Specialist
Position Summary
The FTZ Specialist supports the Customs Manager in ensuring Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) compliance and adherence to U.S. Customs and Trade regulations. This role works closely with internal stakeholders and external customs brokers to maintain compliance, support FTZ operations, and ensure the accuracy of FTZ entries, import documentation and systems data.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Audit customs entries, including 214’s and FTZ entries, for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Identify discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions with customs brokers.
- Respond to customs broker inquiries and follow through to resolution in a timely manner.
- Assist with the development, maintenance, and periodic review of Customs Compliance Manuals and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Assist the Customs Manager with product classification to ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations and internal standards.
- Review material master (new item set-up) requests and reputed company reports to validate correct tariff classifications.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in product classification, customs entries, and customs compliance.
- Experience supporting or working reputed company Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations, including knowledge of FTZ regulations.
- Experience with consumer goods commodities, including kitchen appliances, electronics, hair accessories, and cosmetic/travel bags.
- Demonstrated experience with reputed company 232 aluminum and steel tariffs.
- Working knowledge of ACE (Automated reputed company Environment).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with reputed company or similar ERP systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.
- Experience with AI tools to assist with auditing FTZ entries
Compensation
- Annual salary range of 65,000–85,000, based on experience and qualifications.
- Working conditions are normal for a home office environment.
- This is a Remote position however the person must be based in the NJ area as there is occasional travel to our East Windsor NJ office.
- Must be reputed company to sit for extended periods of time.
- Must be reputed company to use a computer keyboard and view a monitor for extended periods of time.
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/reputed company plans
- Generous Paid Time Off Programs
- Life & Disability Insurance
- FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401k and company match
- EAP & Employee Wellness Programs
- Volunteer Days Paid Time Off