FTZ & Customs Compliance Specialist: Chesapeake

Sumitomo Group; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Health in Chesapeake, VA seeks an experienced FTZ/Customs Compliance Specialist to oversee international and domestic transportation compliance and audits. You’ll prepare reports, classify exports, and manage FTZ procedures to ensure regulatory adherence.

The role emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration across vendors and customs authorities. Required are a bachelor’s degree in business/logistics/SCM and at least five years in import/export clearance within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or SCM.
• Five years of import/export clearance experience in FTZ.
• Knowledge of FTZ principles and US export/import regulations.
• Proficiency with Excel and Access.
• Current US Customs Broker License or pursuing license.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/file timely reports with Customs, FTZ Board, Grantee and SMA management.
• Perform freight, FTZ and customs audits to meet compliance requirements.
• Provide export classifications and determine license requirements.
• Apply for export licenses when required.
• Maintain customs procedures manuals, records of audits and shipments.
• Develop processes to improve supply chain compliance & FTZ performance.
• Create compliance documentation for DC operations.
• Interface with internal/external stakeholders and government agencies.
• Code and audit freight invoices for accuracy for timely payment.

Skills

FTZ knowledge

Import/export compliance

Auditing

Excel

Communication

US regulations

Customs broker license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, SCM

US Customs Broker License

Tools

Compliance software

Job description

• Location 4200 Holland Boulevard,Chesapeake, VA, 23323,United States
• Base Pay $68,600.00 / Year
• Job Category Logistics, Manufacturing, Industrial
• Industry Manufacturing, Industrial, Supply Chain
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt

Starting Salary Range is $68,600- $85,800. Final starting salary based on experience.

Benefits include:

• Life and Accidental Death Insurance (Company Paid)
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401K, 401K Match- Access to Certified Financial Planner
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• YMCA discount and more!

Purpose and Scope of Job:

Primarily responsible for customs compliance and performance audit of international and domestic transportation transactions to facilitate trade, import and export of products within a Free Trade Zone (FTZ).

Essential Functions (other duties may be assigned):

• Prepare/file timely reports with Customs, FTZ Board, Grantee and SMA management.
• Perform freight, FTZ and customs audits to meet internal and external compliance requirements.
• Provide export classifications and determine whether export licenses are required for transporting goods.
• Apply for export licenses when required.
• Maintain customs procedure manuals, records of customs audits, freight rates, and shipments.
• Determine reasons for delays and potential solutions eliminating future delays.
• Provide customs and supply chain performance reporting, compliance documentation and rates.
• Develop processes and procedures to improve supply chain compliance & FTZ performance.
• Create compliance support documentation for Distribution Center operations.
• Manage document retention file for all Customs entries.
• Partner with Customs Broker(s) on exception management, corrective action, and final resolution.
• Interfaces with internal customers, external vendors and service providers as well as government agencies.
• Code, audit, and approve freight invoices for accuracy per agreements for timely payment by accounting.
• Support smooth flow of daily operations for all inbound shipments to the Distribution Center.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience.
• Five (5) years of experience with import/export clearance, compliance, and auditing in an FTZ setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of FTZ principles, U.S. Export Administration Regulations; U.S. Customs Regulations, import/export documentation and recordkeeping; HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) classification rules.
• Familiar with compliance software applications.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Current US Customs Broker License or currently working on obtaining a US Customs Brokers License
• Any additional essential skills and/or knowledge as shown in the HRIS Career & Education > Skills section for incumbents holding this job title.

Work Conditions & Physical Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal/typewriter; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This job description does not serve as a contract nor does it limit the employer’s ability to establish or change the content, nature, or essential functions of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability.