Foreign Trade Zone Manager

SummaryThe Trade Compliance FTZ Manager serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for end-to-end operational governance and import/export regulatory compliance for the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) including implementation with a 3PL solution. This role oversees site compliance with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, focusing on daily zone operations, audit readiness, and strategic trade compliance management.Detailed DescriptionPrimary Point of Contact: Serve as the primary site subject matter expert for all FTZ operational and trade compliance matters.Operational Oversight & Import Management: Direct daily zone and import activities, including admissions (CBPF 214), weekly consumption entries (CBPF 3461/7501), removals, and cross-functional stakeholder communications.Inventory Reconciliation: Lead mandatory Inventory Control and Recordkeeping System (ICRS) audits to ensure alignment between physical inventory and digital customs records.Regulatory Filings: Prepare and submit annual regulatory filings, including the FTZ Board Annual Report, Annual Reconciliation, and Annual Certification Letter.Audit Readiness & Training: Maintain the FTZ Procedures Manual and SOPs, audit entry accuracy, and conduct regulatory training programs for management and key import/export personnel.Metrics & Performance: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to optimize operational efficiency and measure cost savings.3PL & Broker Coordination: Partner with customs brokers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers to maintain regulatory compliance, ensure Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) accuracy, and manage daily receipt reconciliation.Implementation and project management of 3PL and Direct Company FTZWorking with SCM key stakeholders and IT to map foreign material and access storage (warehouse) FTZ solutionsKey contact for 3PL FTZ solution including engaging with internal and external stakeholdersKnowledge/Skills/CompetenciesProven experience working with 3PL FTZ including implementationsProject Management experienceProvide IT/ICRS experience including supplier mapping, ASN developmentExperience working with electronic or high tech supply chainsLicensure: Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Zone Specialist (CZS) preferred.Technical & Trade Expertise: Strong working knowledge of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), proficiency in specialized FTZ software, and advanced data analytics skills in Excel.Physical DemandsDuties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.Typical Experience5–8+ years of experience in FTZ administration and trade compliance within manufacturing or high-volume distribution environments.Typical EducationBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Law, or a related field.NotesThis job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.