Global Trade Compliance, FTZ Operations Manager

Job Description:

• Manage Lithion Battery's customs compliance program and Privileged Foreign Trade Zone end to end
• Manage day-to-day FTZ operations, including admissions, withdrawals, weekly entries, annual reconciliation, and zone status compliance
• Coordinate the annual FTZ report and maintain CBP audit readiness
• Liaise with the FTZ grantee, CBP, and the FTZ Board
• Classify products using HTSUS and maintain the classification database
• Determine country-of-origin documents for imported and exported products
• Evaluate Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA, and other trade actions
• Review customs entries and manage customs broker and freight forwarder relationships
• Monitor CBP rulings, regulatory updates, and trade policy changes
• Manage Duty Drawback, IEEPA refund claims, and other duty recovery filings
• Evaluate USMCA and free trade agreement duty-saving opportunities
• Identify duty mitigation strategies, including classification review, first sale valuation, and assists analysis
• Ensure compliance with U.S. import/export regulations, AES filing, EAR, BIS, Denied Party Screening, OFAC, and hazardous goods requirements
• Manage lithium battery import/export compliance under IATA, IMDG, and DOT requirements
• Oversee related-party transaction documentation and customs valuation compliance
• Lead CBP Focused Assessments, customs audits, broker audits, and internal compliance audits
• Maintain recordkeeping and implement corrective action plans
• Conduct internal compliance reviews and remediate risk areas
• Develop and enforce trade compliance and FTZ SOPs
• Deliver training on customs regulations, FTZ procedures, export controls, and compliance topics
• Improve customs compliance metrics and reduce costs through scalable global trade processes

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, Customs Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of U.S. Customs compliance experience, with demonstrated breadth across classification, valuation, entry review, and broker management
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on Foreign Trade Zone management experience, including FTZ activation, daily operations, annual reconciliation, and CBP audit preparation
• Strong HTS classification expertise with direct experience maintaining a classification database
• Demonstrated experience managing Duty Drawback programs and recovering eligible duties
• Working knowledge of Section 301 and IEEPA tariff frameworks and their practical impact on import cost management
• Experience working directly with licensed U.S. Customs Brokers and international freight forwarders
• Strong understanding of customs valuation principles, including assists and related party transactions
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Licensed U.S. Customs Broker (CHB) highly preferred
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or Certified Export Specialist (CES) highly preferred
• Experience with lithium batteries, hazardous materials, or regulated product classifications preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with ERP system exposure; M1 preferred
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or workstation
• Repetitive hand and arm movements
• Frequent reaching, grasping, pushing or pulling, bending or twisting motions
• Walking and standing for extended periods during client meetings, presentations, and events
• Must possess a valid driver's license

Benefits:

• Frequent travel to client sites and events
• Ability to drive or travel long distances
• Field, remote and/or office work environment
• Occasional lifting up to 50lbs may be required