US Trade and Customs Lead

About the role

Your Job As the U.S. Trade and Customs Lead, you will lead initiatives to ensure efficient and compliant on FTZ & Drawback Trade Programs in alignment with U.S. and international trade regulations. You’ll serve as a key liaison between internal teams, government agencies, and logistics partners—driving risk mitigation, regulatory adherence, and operational optimization.

Responsibilities

• Manage Customs Consumption Entry and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations, balancing tactical execution with strategic objectives, drive continuous improvement on FTZ customs brokers
• Lead the effort of duty optimization initiatives, mitigation, and duty recovery strategies through cross-functional collaboration
• Oversee accurate import declarations in accordance with regulatory standards
• Drive continuous improvement in duty drawback program by collaborating with internal and external partners to maximize recovery and effectiveness of the company and customers
• Conduct internal audits and support external FTZ-CBP audits to confirm readiness and integrity of compliance
• Deliver training and guidance on FTZ customs regulations and procedural updates to internal stakeholders as needed
• Collaborate with FTZ and Drawback customs brokers to identify and implement process improvements that drive compliance and operational efficiency

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in FTZ (Foreign Trade Zone) management policies and procedures, or in-depth knowledge of import customs operations within a global manufacturing environment
• 5+ years Managing Drawback
• Skilled in SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, or CBP ACE portal
• Bachelor’s degree in international business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline

What Will Put You Ahead

• Customs Broker License
• 5+ Years as FTZ Administrator

Pay

$100,000- $120,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

Schedule

N/A