Remote FTZ Program Lead - Compliance & Optimization

Ladders; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance incl. 3

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Ladders is helping a manufacturing and automotive leader fill a FTZ Program Manager role. The remote US-based position focuses on compliance, operational efficiency, and governance of the FTZ program, partnering with stakeholders, regulators, and auditors to strengthen controls and ensure audit readiness.

The ideal candidate will have deep FTZ knowledge, CBP experience, and a track record of reducing risk across FTZ operations, inventory recordkeeping, and regulatory interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of FTZ program or U.S. trade compliance experience preferred.
• Experience with U.S. Customs and FTZ Boards.
• Background in managing third-party service providers.
• Knowledge of FTZ inventory control and recordkeeping systems.
• Familiarity with import/export regulations and international transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead FTZ continuous improvement initiatives focused on compliance and efficiency.
• Implement project improvements based on regulations and audit findings.
• Standardize processes for FTZ procedures and governance frameworks.
• Measure performance metrics and recommend improvements to leadership.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with FTZ regulations and proactively identify risks.
• Prepare for and lead internal and external FTZ audits and Customs reviews.
• Act as a liaison for regulators and auditors, overseeing corrective actions.

Skills

FTZ expertise

Regulatory compliance

Audit readiness

Stakeholder mgmt

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

FTZ inventory systems

Customs tools

Audit tooling

Job description

Ladders is helping a manufacturing and automotive leader fill a FTZ Program Manager role. The remote US-based position focuses on compliance, operational efficiency, and governance of the FTZ program, partnering with stakeholders, regulators, and auditors to strengthen controls and ensure audit readiness.

The ideal candidate will have deep FTZ knowledge, CBP experience, and a track record of reducing risk across FTZ operations, inventory recordkeeping, and regulatory interactions.