Strategic Customs & FTZ Compliance Lead

LG Energy Solution Arizona; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is seeking a Customs Compliance Specialist to oversee U.S. import operations, manage brokers, and support FTZ activities in a bilingual English/Korean environment. You will ensure CBP compliance, maintain import documentation, and partner with logistics, procurement, and legal to align operations with company objectives.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, plus the ability to work with cross-functional teams and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in customs compliance, import operations or international logistics.
• Bachelor’s Degree in general business, business administration, supply chain, logistics, engineering or related field required.
• Experience managing third-party customs brokers or logistics service providers.
• Experience with Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations preferred.
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily U.S. import customs clearance activities, ensuring full compliance with CBP and applicable government agency regulations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external customs brokers and freight forwarders; manage performance, address issues, and ensure timely and accurate customs processing.
• Administer and maintain Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations, ensuring adherence to compliance requirements, including inventory control, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date import documentation, including HTS classifications, country of origin determinations, and product valuation data.
• Partner with cross-functional teams—including logistics, procurement, and legal—to ensure import operations align with corporate objectives and compliance standards.
• Conduct regular audits of customs entries and broker activities to verify accuracy, identify discrepancies, and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Support internal and external audits, including CBP reviews and assessments from other relevant authorities.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction within customs and import operations, and lead implementation of best practices.
• Monitor and interpret updates to U.S. trade regulations, including CBP guidance, USMCA provisions, and other international trade agreements, to ensure proactive compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customs compliance

Import operations

Regulatory knowledge

Bilingual English/Korean

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, logistics, engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is seeking a Customs Compliance Specialist to oversee U.S. import operations, manage brokers, and support FTZ activities in a bilingual English/Korean environment. You will ensure CBP compliance, maintain import documentation, and partner with logistics, procurement, and legal to align operations with company objectives.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, plus the ability to work with cross-functional teams and travel as needed.