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Manager, Foreign Trade Zone

United States, Reston, VA · Job Posted March 04, 2026
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This role will oversee the daily operations of Foreign Trade Zone Operations including ensuring timely and compliant filings of all required submissions to Customs and Border Protection. This role will be responsible for ensuring accuracy in FTZ operations including 214’s, weekly estimates and weekly entry filings. This role also has responsibility over the FTA solicitation and calculation for USMCA qualifications. This role is also responsible for reporting to Senior Leadership on duty liabilities, forecasts and planning. Working with internal groups such as EEO, purchasing and logistics in all aspects of finished vehicle manufacturing as it relates to customs compliance. Also ensuring compliant export processes for finished vehicles from the Foreign Trade Zone.

Job Responsibility

  • Oversee daily operations and performance of customs brokers to ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and company standards
  • Develops/manages trade and content-related regulatory compliance programs and supporting procedures for special tariff and trade programs (USMCA and other US and Canada related FTAs, AALA, and CAFE)
  • Calculates duty by model and tariff forecasts for production vehicles and parts
  • Leads ongoing cross functional governance reviews for USMCA with major facets of the business
  • Oversees daily FTZ operations, including inventory control, admissions, withdrawals, and zone status changes
  • Ensure compliance with CBP regulations, including 19 CFR Part 146 and FTZ Board requirements
  • Manage and maintain FTZ software systems and ensure accurate electronic filings (e214, CBPF 214, etc.)
  • Coordinate with logistics, supply chain, and customs brokers to ensure timely and compliant movement of goods
  • Monitor and report on duty savings, MPF/HMF reductions, and Section 232/301 tariff mitigation strategies
  • Prepare and submit annual FTZ reports and audits
  • liaise with CBP and FTZ Board as needed
  • Develop and maintain SOPs for FTZ operations and customs compliance
  • Train internal teams on FTZ procedures and regulatory updates
  • Support HTS classification, country of origin determination, and valuation processes for automotive components and finished vehicles
  • Lead internal audits and corrective actions related to FTZ and customs compliance

Requirements

  • 10+ Years experience in customs and trade compliance, with expert level working knowledge of Foreign Trade Zone Operations
  • Experience in duty reclamation programs such as drawback and value reconciliation
  • Bachelors Degree in Business, Political Science, or related field
  • Licensed Customs Broker
  • Extensive knowledge of customs, trade, content and origin regulations, compliance, operations, strategy, and cost reduction
  • Free Trade Agreements, Country of Origin, and other customs/import-related compliance matters under US law
  • Export Control knowledge
  • Strong presentation and advocacy skills
  • Working knowledge of all aspects of customs operations as it relates to customs and trade compliance
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • 5-7 years of related professional experience
  • 5-7 years in a trade compliance management position for an automotive, manufacturing, or other complex industry
  • Extensive knowledge of USMCA rules and regulations

Nice to have

5+ years direct experience in Customs and Trade Compliance, with expert level working knowledge of Foreign Trade Zone Operations

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