Global Trade Compliance & FTZ Specialist II

Avnet; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K and Pension Plan

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Education Assistance

Job summary

Avnet in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Trade Compliance professional to oversee import operations and FTZ activities, ensuring CBP regulations and internal policies are met. You will work closely with Supply Chain, Logistics, Receiving, Procurement, Finance, and Operations to keep data accurate and processes compliant.

The role requires 3+ years in trade compliance or related fields, a Bachelor's degree, and strong analytical skills to review HTS classifications, country of origin data, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Trade Compliance, Import Operations, FTZ Operations, Customs Brokerage, Logistics, or Supply Chain.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.
• Working knowledge of U.S. import regulations, customs processes, and FTZ operations.
• Ability to interpret customs documentation and apply established compliance procedures.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborates effectively with internal business partners and external service providers.

Responsibilities

• Support daily import compliance and FTZ operations in accordance with CBP regulations, FTZ requirements, and company procedures.
• Review and maintain HTS classifications, country of origin information, and trade compliance data within SAP and other systems.
• Assist with evaluating Section 301, Section 232, AD/CVD, and other trade program applicability under the guidance of management.
• Review import documentation for accuracy and completeness, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and customs entry documentation.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, carriers, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders to support timely customs clearance.
• Support FTZ inventory transactions, admissions, transfers, exports, destructions, and inventory reconciliations.
• Maintain import and FTZ records in accordance with regulatory retention requirements.
• Investigate and resolve customs entry discrepancies, clearance issues, broker inquiries, and operational exceptions.
• Prepare compliance reports, duty spend analysis, FTZ reporting, and operational metrics.
• Support internal audits, broker reviews, customs audits, and compliance assessments.
• Assist in maintaining customs compliance procedures, work instructions, and training materials.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate relevant updates to management.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Logistics, Receiving, Procurement, Finance, and Operations teams to support compliant import and FTZ processes.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives focused on compliance, inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and cost savings.
• Escalate compliance risks and regulatory concerns to Trade Compliance leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Avnet in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Trade Compliance professional to oversee import operations and FTZ activities, ensuring CBP regulations and internal policies are met. You will work closely with Supply Chain, Logistics, Receiving, Procurement, Finance, and Operations to keep data accurate and processes compliant.

The role requires 3+ years in trade compliance or related fields, a Bachelor's degree, and strong analytical skills to review HTS classifications, country of origin data, and