Foreign Trade Zone Administrator

Description

• Integrate FTZ and customs processes with ERP, warehouse, and transportation management systems.
• Monitor regulatory updates affecting trade and customs programs, ensuring company policies remain current.
• Serve as Fermi’s point of contact with CBP, brokers, freight forwarders, and other government agencies.
• Collaborate with warehouse and supply chain teams to optimize space utilization, safety, and compliance practices.
• Train internal teams on FTZ and trade compliance best practices.
• Provide operational leadership and ensure proper documentation and movement control for inbound and outbound materials.
• Coordinate with logistics, procurement, and operations teams to streamline inbound and outbound material flows.
• Develop reporting tools and dashboards to track FTZ savings, utilization, and operational metrics.
• Collaborate with IT and Supply Chain teams to select, configure, and implement FTZ software for real-time inventory control and customs reporting.
• Design, document, and implement FTZ operational processes, control procedures, and compliance manuals.
• Manage inventory control and reconciliation within the FTZ, ensuring accuracy and traceability across all storage and movement activities.
• Lead the activation and establishment of Fermi America’s FTZ in coordination with CBP, the Department of Commerce, and the local grantee.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with 19 CFR Part 146 and maintain FTZ status in good standing.
• Manage all CBP filings and recordkeeping, including weekly entries, annual reports, and audit responses.
• Support on-site logistics planning and supervision for shipments, storage, and handling within the Amarillo campus.
• Manage FTZ software and inventory, ensuring compliance with all customs reporting
• Oversee import/export tracking, documentation, and reporting, ensuring accurate customs classification, valuation, and country-of-origin data.
• File zone admissions, transfers, and removals, and manage quarterly and annual reporting
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through process improvement and duty optimization.
• Develop and maintain training materials and SOPs for internal users and logistics partners.

Requirements

• Experience standing up or managing a new FTZ site.
• Experience coordinating directly with CBP and other regulatory agencies.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• 5+ years of experience in customs compliance, FTZ administration, or import/export operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• Deep understanding of U.S. Customs regulations (19 CFR), ACE, and import/export documentation requirements.
• Experience in energy, manufacturing, or industrial logistics environments.
• Familiarity with FTZ or trade compliance software (e.g., Integration Point, SAP GTS, or similar).
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), Accredited Zone Specialist (AZS), or Certified Zone Specialist (CZS)

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance