Foreign Trade Zone Analyst

Socket.dev; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, seeks an FTZ Analyst to join our Corporate Purchasing team. The role supports the FTZ and ensures compliance with CBP, FTZ Board, and other agencies, working with brokers, warehouses, and internal teams.

The position is on-site at our Salina CE facility with standard hours Monday–Thursday 7:00–17:00 and Friday 7:00–11:00, focused on accurate filings, inventory records, and audit-ready documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field, or equivalent combo of education and experience.
• Experience in logistics, customs compliance, supply chain or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of import/export processes, inventory management, and customs docs.
• Familiarity with CBP regulations and FTZ operations preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit FTZ and customs documentation.
• Coordinate with customs brokers to ensure accurate filings.
• Maintain FTZ inventory records and reconcile discrepancies.
• Monitor shipments to ensure FTZ and customs compliance.
• Review data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain records to support audits and reporting requirements.
• Work with warehouse, logistics, and internal teams to move goods efficiently.
• Follow safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Support audits and process-improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Analyst

Salina, KS

Great Plains Manufacturing is seeking a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Analyst to join our Corporate Purchasing team in Salina, KS. The FTZ Analyst is responsible for supporting the daily operations of Great Plains Manufacturing's Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) and ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Foreign-Trade Zone Board, the Bureau of Census, and other applicable government agencies.

This position works closely with customs brokers, warehouse operations, logistics providers, and internal departments to ensure imported and exported goods are accurately tracked, reported, and processed according to regulatory requirements. The FTZ Analyst also helps maintain accurate inventory records, customs documentation, and reporting to support compliance and operational efficiency.

This is a salaried, on-site position at our CE facility in Salina, KS. Typical working hours for this role are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit required Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) and customs documentation.
• Coordinate with customs brokers to ensure import filings and entries are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain FTZ inventory records and perform regular inventory reconciliations.
• Monitor inbound, outbound, and transferred shipments to ensure compliance with FTZ and customs regulations.
• Review shipment and inventory data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies when identified.
• Maintain records and documentation to support audits, reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Work with warehouse, logistics, and internal teams to support efficient movement of goods.
• Follow all company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Support audits, process improvement initiatives, and other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in logistics, customs compliance, supply chain, international trade, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of import/export processes, inventory management, and customs documentation.
• Familiarity with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of Kubota with more than 50 years as a Kansas leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment. Our new Construction Equipment Division adds Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders, and CE attachments, supported by Kubota Construction R&D Engineering in Salina. Operating in eight Kansas communities with multiple divisions, including Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; and the Construction Equipment Division, we employ over 2,000 people and are committed to innovation and professional growth.