Sr. FTZ Compliance Analyst (29037)

Supermicro; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking a Senior Compliance Analyst to manage the FTZ program and daily import/export operations across multiple FTZ locations. You will work with brokers, CBP, and internal teams to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize duties for AI infrastructure and data center products.

The role requires extensive FTZ experience, knowledge of HTS, and strong analytical and coordination skills, with collaboration across manufacturing and logistics teams in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience in customs, international trade, logistics, supply chain, or trade compliance
• 8+ years of experience in import/export compliance, customs operations, brokerage, manufacturing trade compliance, or FTZ administration
• Licensed Customs Broker preferred
• Experience supporting technology, electronics, manufacturing, semiconductor, or data center industries preferred
• Knowledge of FTZ regulations, customs entry processes, HTS classification, valuation, and country of origin requirements preferred
• Experience with SAP, FTZ software, or customs automation systems preferred
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills

Responsibilities

• Support daily FTZ customs compliance operations, including admissions, withdrawals, exports, transfers, weekly entry processing, and inventory adjustments
• Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, warehouse operations, manufacturing teams, and internal stakeholders regarding FTZ activity and customs documentation
• Review and validate HTS classifications, country of origin, valuation, and customs documentation associated with AI server, GPU, storage, and data center infrastructure products
• Support compliance with FTZ regulations, CBP requirements, inventory control procedures, and recordkeeping obligations
• Assist with CBP inquiries, audits, annual reconciliation reporting, and FTZ operational reviews
• Support duty optimization initiatives involving Section 232, Section 301, and other trade programs impacting FTZ operations
• Assist with implementation and enhancement of FTZ software, SAP integration, and customs automation initiatives
• Maintain FTZ procedures, controls, SOPs, and operational documentation
• Prepare operational reporting, compliance metrics, and management updates related to FTZ activity and customs operations
• Support expansion of FTZ operations into additional warehouse and manufacturing facilities

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Customs Broker license (preferred)

Tools

SAP

FTZ software

Customs automation systems

Job description

About Supermicro:

Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary:

The FTZ Senior Compliance Analyst will support Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) compliance program and daily customs operations supporting AI infrastructure, GPU server, storage, and data center manufacturing and distribution activities. This role is responsible for coordinating FTZ customs processes, regulatory compliance activities, and operational execution associated with high-volume import/export activity across multiple FTZ locations.

The position will partner closely with internal business teams, customs brokers, consultants, warehouse operations, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to support compliance, operational efficiency, and duty optimization initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support daily FTZ customs compliance operations, including admissions, withdrawals, exports, transfers, weekly entry processing, and inventory adjustments
• Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, warehouse operations, manufacturing teams, and internal stakeholders regarding FTZ activity and customs documentation
• Review and validate HTS classifications, country of origin, valuation, and customs documentation associated with AI server, GPU, storage, and data center infrastructure products
• Support compliance with FTZ regulations, CBP requirements, inventory control procedures, and recordkeeping obligations
• Assist with CBP inquiries, audits, annual reconciliation reporting, and FTZ operational reviews
• Support duty optimization initiatives involving Section 232, Section 301, and other trade programs impacting FTZ operations
• Assist with implementation and enhancement of FTZ software, SAP integration, and customs automation initiatives
• Maintain FTZ procedures, controls, SOPs, and operational documentation
• Prepare operational reporting, compliance metrics, and management updates related to FTZ activity and customs operations
• Support expansion of FTZ operations into additional warehouse and manufacturing facilities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience in customs, international trade, logistics, supply chain, or trade compliance
• 8+ years of experience in import/export compliance, customs operations, brokerage, manufacturing trade compliance, or FTZ administration
• Licensed Customs Broker preferred
• Experience supporting technology, electronics, manufacturing, semiconductor, or data center industries preferred
• Knowledge of FTZ regulations, customs entry processes, HTS classification, valuation, and country of origin requirements preferred
• Experience with SAP, FTZ software, or customs automation systems preferred
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills

Salary Range

$117,000 - $144,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.