Logistics and Compliance Specialist (Foreign Trade Zone)

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting is seeking a Logistics and Compliance Specialist with Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) experience to ensure accurate documentation, tracking, and reconciliation of imported and exported goods. The role requires understanding FTZ procedures, U.S.

Customs bonded warehousing, and compliance with CBP requirements. The candidate will maintain records, coordinate with customs brokers and warehouse staff, and support ongoing FTZ process improvements as the company

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Experience with documentation for imported/exported goods and FTZ processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced warehouse/logistics environment.
• Comfortable coordinating with customs brokers, carriers, and freight forwarders.

Responsabilités

• Manage and maintain FTZ documentation for goods entering and leaving the zone.
• Ensure shipments comply with CBP requirements and FTZ procedures.
• Track inventory movement from receipt to export and reconcile records.
• Verify export documentation and assist with FTZ entries and related postings.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, carriers, and warehouse personnel to resolve discrepancies.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Documentation discipline

Communication with teams

Problem solving

Adaptability

Description du poste

Logistics and Compliance Specialist (Foreign Trade Zone)

This position will play a key role in ensuring the accurate movement, documentation, tracking, and reconciliation of imported and exported goods. The ideal candidate will have experience with Foreign Trade Zones, U.S. Customs bonded warehousing, customs compliance, or import/export logistics and understand the importance of maintaining accurate documentation throughout the movement of goods.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain documentation associated with goods entering and leaving the Foreign Trade Zone.
• Ensure shipments comply with applicable U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements and FTZ procedures.
• Track the movement of inventory from receipt through storage, distribution, and export.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation for imported and exported merchandise.
• Verify that goods leaving the warehouse have the appropriate customs and export documentation. Assist with FTZ entries, withdrawals, transfers, and closing entries with U.S. Customs.
• Reconcile warehouse inventory against customs and internal records.
• Maintain documentation demonstrating proof of export when required.
• Monitor product quantities, destinations, labeling, and other shipment-specific requirements.
• Assist with customs reporting, audits, inventory reconciliation, and compliance documentation. Coordinate with customs brokers, carriers, freight forwarders, warehouse personnel, and other logistics partners.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies involving inventory, documentation, or shipment records.
• Support the continued development and improvement of FTZ procedures as the company's operations grow.
• Utilize inventory, accounting, and warehouse-management systems to maintain accurate records.
• Assist with general logistics and import/export activities as needed.
• Occasionally travel with company leadership for business or operational needs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations.
  • U.S. Customs bonded warehousing.
  • Customs compliance.
  • Import/export logistics.
  • International logistics or distribution involving customs documentation.
• Working knowledge of documentation requirements associated with imported and exported goods.
• Experience tracking inventory entering and leaving a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Understanding of the importance of customs compliance, recordkeeping, and accurate proof of movement/export.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to reconcile inventory quantities and identify discrepancies.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse and logistics environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external logistics partners.
• High-energy, dependable, adaptable, and willing to learn.