Global Customs & FTZ Compliance Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

PTO including volunteer hours

Life insurance (company-paid)

Disability insurance (company-paid)

401K match + CFP access

LinkedIn Learning

YMCA discount

Job summary

Sumitomo Drive Technologies USA is seeking a Customs Compliance Analyst to manage FTZ and international/domestic transportation compliance. You will perform audits, classify exports, and prepare reports for Customs and senior management.

The role requires five years in FTZ import/export clearance, strong Excel/Access skills, and a US Customs Broker License or active pursuit. The position supports inbound shipments to the Distribution Center and collaborates with brokers and internal teams.

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 classification rules.
• Familiar with compliance software applications.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Current US Customs Broker License or in process to obtain.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

FTZ compliance

import/export clearance

auditing

Excel

Access

US Customs Broker License

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Logistics/Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Access

Job description

Sumitomo Drive Technologies USA is seeking a Customs Compliance Analyst to manage FTZ and international/domestic transportation compliance. You will perform audits, classify exports, and prepare reports for Customs and senior management.

The role requires five years in FTZ import/export clearance, strong Excel/Access skills, and a US Customs Broker License or active pursuit. The position supports inbound shipments to the Distribution Center and collaborates with brokers and internal teams.