Senior Customs Compliance & FTZ Operations Specialist

Samsung Electronics America; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SEHA in the United States seeks a Customs Compliance specialist to review and verify declarations, classify goods, and ensure FTZ compliance. This role requires strong knowledge of international customs regulations and hands-on FTZ administration.

The position involves monitoring policy changes, CBP filings, and FTZ optimization, with collaboration across regional teams to support purchases and compliance objectives.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate and above degree preferred but not required if having equivalent experiences in the relevant field.
• Experience: Previous experience in customs compliance, customs brokerage, or other related roles required.
• FTZ management experience preferred.
• Knowledge: Strong knowledge of international customs regulations, trade compliance, and relevant trade agreements required.
• Familiarity with customs software systems and technology used for customs processes preferred.
• Understanding of FTZ regulations, compliance requirements, and operational processes preferred.
• Skills: All employees for all positions must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 35 lbs.
• Regional role: This position works with SEA or other regions if we need information or guidance or discussions on purchases since we purchase from IPC's.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and verifies customs declarations and documents.
• Classifies products and communicates with customs officials.
• Optimizes and maintains FTZ operations and ensures compliance.
• Implements internal control system (documentation, valuation, classification) and maintains CTPAT.
• Ensures accurate and timely completion of customs declarations and related paperwork.
• Monitors changes in regulations, duties, and trade agreements and assesses impact on import/export activities.
• Leads FTZ optimization for cost savings, efficiency and compliance.
• Performs other duties assigned by management.

Skills

HTS master data

Tariff rates

Country of Origin

FTZ management

CBP filings

CTPAT certification

Customs software

Trade compliance

Regulations knowledge

Lifting 35 lbs

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Customs software systems

Job description

SEHA in the United States seeks a Customs Compliance specialist to review and verify declarations, classify goods, and ensure FTZ compliance. This role requires strong knowledge of international customs regulations and hands-on FTZ administration.

The position involves monitoring policy changes, CBP filings, and FTZ optimization, with collaboration across regional teams to support purchases and compliance objectives.