FTZ & Customs Trade Compliance Lead

DSV Air & Sea Inc.; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV Air & Sea Inc. in Lancaster, TX, seeks a Compliance Manager for Customs & Trade to lead FTZ operations and ensure U.S. Customs compliance across the supply chain.

The role supervises FTZ staff, coordinates with CBP, and drives process improvements, tariff strategies, and accurate documentation in a fast-paced logistics environment. Candidates should have 4+ years in FTZ management and 2-3 years of supervisory experience, plus ACE/ABI/ICRS/ERP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in international trade, supply chain management, or related field.
• 4+ years' experience in FTZ management, Bonded Warehouses, or Trade Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, activate, and oversee daily FTZ operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs regulations.
• Supervise and mentor FTZ team members, providing training and performance feedback.
• Support operational teams with FTZ procedures, training, and best practices.
• Manage inventory control and reporting within FTZ environments.
• Liaise with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on all FTZ-related matters.
• Ensure accurate documentation, recordkeeping, and audit readiness.
• Lead internal compliance reviews and implement process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with customs laws and regulations, including tariff classifications, valuation, reporting, and country of origin requirements.
• Ensure all weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual FTZ forms and reports necessary for FTZ operations are submitted and reviewed for accuracy.
• Identify and mitigate compliance risks related to FTZ operations.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Lead tariff migration and duty savings strategies, including drawback, reconciliation, free trade agreement qualifications and cost-avoidance initiatives that support the financial objectives and supply chain flow in collaboration with Regulatory, Logistics, and Supply Chain stakeholders to ensure alignment with all applicable trade laws and internal trade compliance policies and procedures.
• Stay informed of regulatory and legislative changes impacting foreign trade zones or bonded warehouses
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as transportation and logistics, to ensure smooth movement of goods across borders, resolve discrepancies and support operational goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in international trade or related field

Tools

ACE

ABI

ICRS

ERP systems

Job description

DSV Air & Sea Inc. in Lancaster, TX, seeks a Compliance Manager for Customs & Trade to lead FTZ operations and ensure U.S. Customs compliance across the supply chain.

The role supervises FTZ staff, coordinates with CBP, and drives process improvements, tariff strategies, and accurate documentation in a fast-paced logistics environment. Candidates should have 4+ years in FTZ management and 2-3 years of supervisory experience, plus ACE/ABI/ICRS/ERP proficiency.