Foreign Trade Zone Coordinator

Primark Stores Limited; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Primark Stores Limited seeks a Foreign Trade Zone Coordinator – US to support the US Customs Compliance team in daily FTZ operations. You will manage FTZ filings, maintain records, and coordinate with brokers, 3PLs, and software teams to ensure accurate tariff classification and PGA reporting.

You will report to the Senior FTZ Manager, handle e214s, CF3461/7501, AES/EEI, and annual FTZ reporting, and contribute to continuous improvement of FTZ processes across Primark's US trading areas.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required.
• Licensed Customs Broker preferred.
• 2+ years of US customs compliance experience, including knowledge of CFR Title 19 and tariff classification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support FTZ administration and operational tasks, including export formalities for Primark's FTZs.
• Assist the Senior FTZ Manager in maintaining the FTZ operations manual.
• Prepare FTZ filings related to import and export (daily e214 admissions, weekly CF3461 estimates, weekly CF7501 entries, EEI/AES, CF7512, etc.).
• Prepare and submit quarterly HMF payment.
• Manage inventory matters related to FTZ (overages, shortages, inventory balance, MDRs).
• Maintain records in accordance with customs regulations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Supply Chain, Sourcing/Buying & Merchandising, Finance, etc.).
• Support continuous improvement of FTZ operational practices.
• Assist with Partner Government Agency reporting (CPSC eFiling, FDA, Fish & Wildlife, USDA, TSCA, etc.).
• Support preparation of annual FTZ reports (Annual FTZB Report, Annual Reconciliation, etc.).
• Provide general reporting support.
• Participate in other compliance projects as assigned by senior management.

Skills

US customs compliance

CFR Title 19 knowledge

Tariff classification

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Foreign Trade Zone Coordinator – US

Boston Based 3 days a week

OBJECTIVE

The Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Coordinator supports the US Customs Compliance team in the daily operation of Primark’s Foreign Trade Zones. Reporting to the Senior FTZ Manager, the role is responsible for administrative duties related to operating Primark’s FTZ sites, including daily processing, filing of daily e214s, weekly estimates, weekly entry summaries, AES/EEI, CF7512s, arrival of inbonds, MDRs and other areas of FTZ daily management. The coordinator also coordinates with third‑party business partners (customs brokers, 3PLs, FTZ software teams) and participates in functions such as tariff classification, customs valuation, country‑of‑origin marking, audit, and Partner Government Agency (PGA) reporting.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Support FTZ administration and operational tasks, including export formalities for Primark’s FTZs.
• Assist the Senior FTZ Manager in maintaining the FTZ operations manual.
• Prepare FTZ filings related to import and export (daily e214 admissions, weekly CF3461 estimates, weekly CF7501 entries, EEI/AES, CF7512, etc.).
• Prepare and submit quarterly HMF payment.
• Manage inventory matters related to FTZ (overages, shortages, inventory balance, MDRs).
• Maintain records in accordance with customs regulations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Supply Chain, Sourcing/Buying & Merchandising, Finance, etc.).
• Support continuous improvement of FTZ operational practices.
• Assist with Partner Government Agency reporting (CPSC eFiling, FDA, Fish & Wildlife, USDA, TSCA, etc.).
• Support preparation of annual FTZ reports (Annual FTZB Report, Annual Reconciliation, etc.).
• Provide general reporting support.
• Participate in other compliance projects as assigned by senior management.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Undergraduate degree required.
• Licensed Customs Broker preferred.
• 2+ years of US customs compliance experience, including knowledge of CFR Title 19 and tariff classification preferred.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

We provide an onboarding program across Primark’s U.S. trading areas, tools to excel, competitive benefits, and a focus on work–life balance. You will be empowered to succeed as we expand globally.

Pay range: $66,000 – $99,000.

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