FTZ Program Leader: Build & Scale Compliance & Ops

NextPlay Jobs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NextPlay Jobs in the Greater Chicago area is seeking an experienced Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Manager to own and expand a newly established FTZ operation. You will lead day-to-day compliance and operations, develop the FTZ team, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to mature the program.

The successful candidate brings strong hands-on FTZ experience, deep customs and compliance knowledge, and the ability to evaluate current processes and implement improvements across SOPs, systems,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct Foreign-Trade Zone experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing or taking significant ownership of FTZ operations.
• Experience supporting an FTZ implementation, activation, launch, or major program buildout strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of FTZ regulations, Customs requirements, inventory controls, reconciliation, documentation, and audit requirements.
• Experience working directly with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management and ongoing development of the company’s Foreign-Trade Zone program.
• Manage and audit FTZ admissions and weekly Customs entry processes.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation between commercial, warehouse, and FTZ systems.
• Maintain FTZ documentation, records, procedures, and internal controls in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate required FTZ reporting, reconciliations, certifications, and regulatory submissions.

Skills

FTZ experience

Leadership

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

US Customs experience

Job description

NextPlay Jobs in the Greater Chicago area is seeking an experienced Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Manager to own and expand a newly established FTZ operation. You will lead day-to-day compliance and operations, develop the FTZ team, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to mature the program.

The successful candidate brings strong hands-on FTZ experience, deep customs and compliance knowledge, and the ability to evaluate current processes and implement improvements across SOPs, systems,