Manager, Foreign-Trade Zone - Tucson DC

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Position Summary

 

We are seeking an experienced Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Manager 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.

 

Primary Responsibilities

 

FTZ Administration & Compliance

• 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)

FTZ Inventory Integrity & Audit Readiness

• 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

FTZ Operational Partnership

• 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

Broader non-FTZ 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

Qualifications

• 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 an