Foreign-Trade Zone Administrator
people freight freight forwarding logistics recruitment specialistsOak Park, IL
$65,000
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people freight freight forwarding logistics recruitment specialistsOak Park, ILyesterday
$65,000
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Freight Transportation ArrangementAll Other Support Activities for TransportationGeneral Warehousing and StorageForeign-Trade Zone Administrator | Chicago, IL | Salary up to $65,000 The FTZ Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day administration and compliance of Foreign-Trade Zone activities, ensuring accurate documentation, inventory control, reporting, and adherence to U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong Foreign-Trade Zone experience who understands U.S. Customs compliance and enjoys working in a fast-paced international logistics environment.
Compensation & Benefits: Salary up to $65,000, depending on experience
Benefits package:
- Career development opportunities
- Stable position with an established international freight forwarding company
- Opportunity to work within a highly experienced logistics and compliance team
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) administration and operations
- Maintain accurate FTZ inventory records and ensure inventory reconciliation
- Prepare and maintain FTZ documentation, records, and reports
- Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and FTZ requirements
- Assist with FTZ admissions, transfers, withdrawals, and other zone-related transactions
- Monitor inventory movements and investigate discrepancies
- Support audits and ensure all FTZ records are accurate and readily available
- Work closely with Customs Brokerage, Operations, Warehousing, and Transportation teams
- Communicate with customers, CBP, and other relevant parties regarding FTZ matters
- Assist with customs entries, classifications, and compliance-related activities where required
- Maintain knowledge of changing FTZ and U.S. Customs regulations
- Identify opportunities to improve FTZ processes, accuracy, and efficiency
Requirements:
- Previous FTZ administration / Foreign-Trade Zone experience
- Experience within freight forwarding, logistics, customs brokerage, or international trade
- Strong understanding of U.S. Customs / CBP regulations and compliance
- Experience with FTZ inventory management and reconciliation
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with CargoWise, SAP, or other logistics/FTZ systems is a plus
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Level
SeniorL5
Salary
$65,000
Location
Oak Park, IL
Occupation
Freight Forwarders
Industry
Freight Transportation Arrangement
Posted
yesterday
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