FTZ Trade Contractor

Gateway Recruiting; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Recruiting seeks an experienced Import Compliance professional to oversee FTZ operations, vendor relations, and regulatory adherence in a multi-location US footprint. The role emphasizes audits, KPI-driven reporting, and cross-team collaboration.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in import compliance, FTZ expertise, and strong project management. Proficiency with SAP-GTS and MS Office is expected, with a preference for broker licensure and advanced degrees.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and 6+ years of equivalent practical work experience.
• Master’s and/or JD degree is a plus.
• Licensed Customs Broker License preferred.
• Advanced FTZ experience and managing external partners.
• Knowledge of US Customs programs including Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders, and PGAs (e.g. FDA, EPA).
• Proficiency with MS Office and SAP-GTS.
• Project Management experience
• Data management, KPIs, metrics development and management
• FTZ Audit program management

Responsibilities

• Support Global Trade FTZ program and vendor management
• Conduct audits of FTZ estimates admissions and weekly customs entries
• Manage and monitor external partners including weekly meetings, compliance requests, shipment validations etc.
• Monitor, measure and develop reports with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs.)
• Evaluate new government requirements and partner with regional teams to ensure import compliance.
• Ensure legal regulatory compliance with all aspects of FTZ operations.
• Manage any system related issues and root cause analysis
• Manage classification specific projects as assigned.
• Manage and present metrics to management team
• Conduct desk verifications and on-site audits with external partners
• Create and maintain process and procedures.
• Create effective and clear communication with stakeholders (Emails, Presentations, etc.)

Skills

Import compliance

FTZ knowledge

External partner management

KPIs & reporting

Project management

Communication with stakeholders

MS Office

Education

BA/BS degree

Master’s or JD degree a plus

Tools

SAP-GTS

Job description

Locations: Austin, TX | Cupertino, CA | Miami, FL

Job Responsibilities:

• Support Global Trade FTZ program and vendor management
• Conduct audits of FTZ estimates admissions and weekly customs entries
• Manage and monitor external partners including weekly meetings, compliance requests, shipment validations etc.
• Monitor, measure and develop reports with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs.)
• Evaluate new government requirements and partner with regional teams to ensure import compliance.
• Ensure legal regulatory compliance with all aspects of FTZ operations.
• Manage any system related issues and root cause analysis
• Manage classification specific projects as assigned.
• Manage and present metrics to management team
• Conduct desk verifications and on-site audits with external partners
• Create and maintain process and procedures.
• Create effective and clear communication with stakeholders (Emails, Presentations, etc.)

Key Qualifications:

• 6+ years of increased responsibility in import customs compliance roles (professional services firm(s), Fortune 500 company, etc.)
• Licensed Customs Broker License preferred.
• Advanced FTZ experience and managing external partners.
• Knowledge of US Customs programs including Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders, and PGAs (e.g. FDA, EPA.)
• Proficiency with MS Office and SAP-GTS.
• Project Management experience
• Data management, KPIs, metrics development and management
• FTZ Audit program management

ducation & Experience:

• BA/BS degree plus 6+ years of equivalent practical work experience.
• A Master’s and/or JD degree is a plus.