Import & Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Specialist

Enerflex Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous healthcare, dental and vision

401(k) employer matching

Generous paid time off

Employee equity plan

Fun office environment

Job summary

Enerflex Ltd seeks an Import & Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Specialist to manage FTZ administration, compliance, and import activities across Enerflex Manufacturing. You will liaise with CBP, a Zone Operator, customs brokers, suppliers, and internal teams to safeguard accuracy and regulatory alignment.

The role drives material traceability, duty deferral, and audit readiness while supporting continuous improvement across FTZ processes and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, international trade, or related field.
• 3–5 years FTZ administration, import/compliance, or related experience.
• Working knowledge of FTZ operations, HTS, country-of-origin data, and regulatory recordkeeping.
• Experience with SAP and FTZ ICRS preferred.
• Strong data management, analytical, reconciliation, and documentation skills.
• Ability to oversee third-party providers and coordinate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee FTZ administration and operation oversight for Enerflex Manufacturing's FTZ.
• Coordinate with third-party Zone Operator and ensure accurate FTZ transactions.
• Validate transactions and documentation; coordinate corrective actions for discrepancies.
• Support customs reviews, regulatory inquiries, internal audits, and external assessments.
• Maintain FTZ records, ensure material traceability, and audit readiness.
• Train personnel on FTZ identification, segregation, and escalation requirements.
• Improve data quality, transaction accuracy, and duty-deferral processes.

Skills

FTZ administration

Import compliance

Regulatory reporting

Inventory control

SAP FTZ ICRS

HTS classification

Country of origin data

Documentation management

Audit readiness

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

FTZ ICRS

Job description

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Summary

The Import & Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Specialist is responsible for the administration, compliance, and operational oversight of Enerflex Manufacturing's Foreign Trade Zone and related import activities. The role serves as the primary liaison among Enerflex, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the contracted Third-Party Zone Operator, customs brokers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

This position oversees FTZ inventory control, privileged foreign material tracking, physical security, import documentation, customs-entry support, and regulatory reporting. The role ensures accurate material traceability throughout the manufacturing process while supporting duty deferral, tariff mitigation, audit readiness, and compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties

FTZ Administration & Operator Oversight

• Serve as Enerflex’s primary point of contact for FTZ activities and oversee operation of the Enerflex Manufacturing Foreign Trade Zone.
• Oversee the contracted Third-Party Zone Operator responsible for admissions, withdrawals, domestic consumption entries, exports, and ICRS transactions.
• Validate the accuracy and timeliness of FTZ transactions and supporting documentation and coordinate corrective actions for discrepancies or compliance issues.
• Support customs reviews, regulatory inquiries, internal audits, and external compliance assessments.

ICRS, Inventory Control & Material Traceability

• Maintain and validate ICRS master data for privileged foreign material, including Manufacturer ID, country of origin, HTS classification, supplier information, part number, SAP material number, and customs-entry information.
• Reconcile ICRS, SAP, customs records, and physical inventory and resolve transaction, master-data, or inventory variances.
• Ensure materials purchased as privileged foreign use the correct SAP material number and are identified and physically segregated upon receipt.
• Track privileged foreign material through storage, manufacturing consumption, completion, withdrawal, export, or other final disposition.
• Ensure privileged foreign and applicable domestic materials are accurately captured on entries submitted to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Import, Customs & Physical Security Compliance

• Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, suppliers, and internal teams to support accurate and timely import and FTZ transactions.
• Support validation of HTS classifications, country of origin, manufacturer identification data, valuation, and import documentation.
• Oversee FTZ physical security, access controls, material segregation, inventory controls, and security procedures.
• Conduct periodic compliance checks and coordinate remediation of documentation, security, material-control, and process deficiencies.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready import and FTZ records in accordance with retention requirements.

Regulatory Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee the Third-Party Zone Operator’s preparation and timely submission of the FTZ Annual Report.
• Validate tariff-deferred material activity, privileged foreign admissions and withdrawals, domestic material reporting, and inventory reconciliation reports.
• Partner with Logistics, Procurement, Receiving, Inventory Control, Manufacturing, Finance, and Information Technology to maintain compliant end-to-end processes.
• Train relevant personnel on FTZ identification, segregation, transaction, documentation, and escalation requirements.
• Improve transaction accuracy, data quality, material visibility, reporting, and duty-deferral processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, Business, Finance, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Three to five years of experience in FTZ administration, import or customs compliance, international logistics, inventory control, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of FTZ operations, privileged foreign status, HTS classification, country-of-origin data, customs documentation, and regulatory recordkeeping.
• Experience with manufacturing inventory flows, ERP systems, and inventory reconciliation; SAP and FTZ ICRS experience preferred.
• Strong data-management, analytical, reconciliation, problem-solving, and documentation skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to oversee third-party providers and communicate compliance requirements effectively across operational teams.

Licensed Customs Broker designation or relevant customs/FTZ certification is preferred.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Currently, our organization isunable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship or the transfer of an existing visa to obtain or maintain work authorization in the United States.

Physical Requirements

Fast-paced general office environment. Many tasks have high degrees of time sensitivity. Domestic and international travel is possible on occasion.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Enerflex grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunities are provided in recruitment, hiring, promotions, wages, benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

About Us:

Transforming Energy for a Sustainable Future.Enerflex is a premier integrated global provider of energy infrastructure solutions, covering gas processing, compression, power generation, refrigeration, cryogenic, energy transition, and water solutions. We proudly employ more than 5,000 highly skilled employees across over 25 countries worldwide.
Enerflex places its coreValues of Integrity, Commitment, Creativity, and Successinto action across all aspects of the business. Our innovation, strong commitment to safety, and superior service to our customers positions us as the optimal partner to meet the needs of the dynamic energy industry.
We foster a culture of ensuring our employees have the tools to do their jobs right, but to also thrive in their roles. We pride ourselves in our competitive wages, extensive rewards programs, celebration of successes of individuals and teams, and are committed to ensuring Enerflex remains a safe and inclusive space for all.

What Enerflex Offers You:

Full time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Generous healthcare, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) employer matching
• Generous paid time off program
• Employee equity plan
• Fun office environment

Enerflex is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Enerflex grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunities are provided in recruitment, hiring, promotions, wages, benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.