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Trade Compliance Specialist

United States, Tucson Employment contract 100000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 11, 2026
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We are seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Specialist to oversee the administration, compliance, and operational integrity of our Tucson Distribution Center FTZ. Reporting to Trade Compliance, this role serves as the on-site FTZ subject matter expert and is responsible for ensuring full compliance with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) regulations while maintaining strong inventory controls and audit readiness. The primary focus of this role is FTZ management. Limited support to broader non-FTZ global trade compliance initiatives may be required as business needs and capacity allow.

Job Responsibility

  • Serve as the FTZ Manager for our Tucson FTZ
  • Ensure compliance with 19 CFR Part 146 and all CBP FTZ regulations
  • Oversee and validate Admissions (CF 214), Inbond receipts and closures, Weekly entry filings (CF 3461 / 7501), Zone-to-zone transfers, Exports and domestic status changes
  • Maintain and monitor Inventory Control & Recordkeeping System (ICRS)
  • Ensure proper zone status designations (privileged foreign, non-privileged foreign, domestic)
  • Reconcile FTZ inventory to ERP system (SAP preferred) and CBP reporting
  • Conduct internal audits and cycle count validations
  • Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation and reporting
  • Support CBP FTZ audits, compliance reviews, and site visits
  • Partner closely with Distribution Center leadership to reinforce zone controls
  • Train site personnel on FTZ procedures and compliance requirements
  • Maintain and update FTZ SOPs and process documentation
  • Identify process improvements to strengthen controls and reduce compliance risk
  • Support additional Trade Compliance initiatives
  • Support US Senior Manager where required, including Daily US import/export operations, Broker management, HTS classification and Country of Origin determination, Other internal compliance reviews
  • Support Mexico Senior Manager where required, including Daily cross-border US/Mexico import/export operations, Site compliance reviews of Tucson DC inbound materials and outbound finished products to and from Mexico plants, USMCA compliance, Tucson DC and general cross-border US/Mexico CTPAT compliance

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Finance, or related field
  • 3+ years of direct FTZ experience
  • 5+ years of general trade compliance experience
  • Strong FTZ knowledge of 19 CFR 146, Weekly entry procedures, ICRS requirements
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
  • Strong proficiency in Product HTS classification
  • Strong knowledge of Country of Origin determination and CBP valuation
  • Strong familiarity with general US import and export regulations
  • Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
  • Ability to work independently in a site-based compliance leadership role

What we offer

  • health/dental/vision
  • long term/short term disability
  • life insurance
  • HSA/FSA
  • matching retirement plans
  • paid vacation
  • parental leave
  • employee stock purchase plan
  • paid leave for volunteer work in your community
  • training opportunities
  • professional talent management and succession planning
  • corporate health well-being initiatives
  • commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability

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