Foreign Trade Zone Administrator

Overview

Establish and manage Fermi America's first Foreign Trade Zone program in Amarillo.

Key Responsibilities

• erp integration
• ftz software
• customs reporting
• inventory control
• dashboard development
• compliance management

Tasks

-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

• ftz management
• us customs
• sap gts
• 5+ yrs
• bachelor
• lcb

What You Bring

-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)

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