Foreign Trade Zone Manager

Celestica; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica is seeking an experienced FTZ Manager in Richardson, TX to govern end-to-end import/export compliance for the Foreign Trade Zone. You will oversee daily zone operations, audit readiness, and strategic trade compliance with 3PL partners and internal stakeholders.

Required are 5–8+ years in FTZ/trade compliance, HTS knowledge, Excel analytics, and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Licensing like LCB/CZS is preferred, with duties spanning regulatory filings and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Law, or related field.
• 5–8+ years FTZ administration and trade compliance experience preferred.
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Zone Specialist (CZS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for FTZ regulatory compliance and end-to-end governance.
• Direct daily zone and import activities, including regulatory filings.
• Lead ICRS audits and reconcile physical inventory with records.
• Prepare annual FTZ Board reports and related regulatory filings.
• Maintain FTZ Procedures Manual and conduct compliance training.
• Establish KPIs to optimize operations and cost savings.
• Coordinate with 3PLs and brokers to ensure ASN accuracy and compliance.
• Engage with stakeholders to map FTZ solutions and integrations.

Skills

FTZ compliance

3PL coordination

Audit readiness

Regulatory filings

HTS knowledge

Data analytics (Excel)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor's degree in International Business

Bachelor's degree in Law

Tools

FTZ software

Excel

Job description

The Trade Compliance FTZ Manager serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for end-to-end operational governance and import/export regulatory compliance for the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) including implementation with a 3PL solution. This role oversees site compliance with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, focusing on daily zone operations, audit readiness, and strategic trade compliance management.

Detailed Description

• Primary Point of Contact: Serve as the primary site subject matter expert for all FTZ operational and trade compliance matters.
• Operational Oversight & Import Management: Direct daily zone and import activities, including admissions (CBPF 214), weekly consumption entries (CBPF 3461/7501), removals, and cross-functional stakeholder communications.
• Inventory Reconciliation: Lead mandatory Inventory Control and Recordkeeping System (ICRS) audits to ensure alignment between physical inventory and digital customs records.
• Regulatory Filings: Prepare and submit annual regulatory filings, including the FTZ Board Annual Report, Annual Reconciliation, and Annual Certification Letter.
• Audit Readiness & Training: Maintain the FTZ Procedures Manual and SOPs, audit entry accuracy, and conduct regulatory training programs for management and key import/export personnel.
• Metrics & Performance: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to optimize operational efficiency and measure cost savings.
• 3PL & Broker Coordination: Partner with customs brokers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers to maintain regulatory compliance, ensure Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) accuracy, and manage daily receipt reconciliation.
• Implementation and project management of 3PL and Direct Company FTZ
• Working with SCM key stakeholders and IT to map foreign material and access storage (warehouse) FTZ solutions
• Key contact for 3PL FTZ solution including engaging with internal and external stakeholders
• Proven experience working with 3PL FTZ including implementations
• Experience working with electronic or high tech supply chains
• Licensure: Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Zone Specialist (CZS) preferred.
• Technical & Trade Expertise: Strong working knowledge of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), proficiency in specialized FTZ software, and advanced data analytics skills in Excel.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

Typical Experience

• 5-8+ years of experience in FTZ administration and trade compliance within manufacturing or high-volume distribution environments.

Typical Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Law, or a related field.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.

This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.