Foreign Trade Zone Manager

Req ID: 140856
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Texas
City: Richardson
Summary
The Trade Compliance FTZ Manager serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for end-to-end operational governance and import/export regulatory compliance for the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) including implementation with a 3PL solution. This role oversees site compliance with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, focusing on daily zone operations, audit readiness, and strategic trade compliance management.
Detailed Description

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  Primary Point of Contact: Serve as the primary site subject matter expert for all FTZ operational and trade compliance matters.
  
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  Operational Oversight & Import Management: Direct daily zone and import activities, including admissions (CBPF 214), weekly consumption entries (CBPF 3461/7501), removals, and cross-functional stakeholder communications.
  
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  Inventory Reconciliation: Lead mandatory Inventory Control and Recordkeeping System (ICRS) audits to ensure alignment between physical inventory and digital customs records.
  
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  Regulatory Filings: Prepare and submit annual regulatory filings, including the FTZ Board Annual Report, Annual Reconciliation, and Annual Certification Letter.
  
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  Audit Readiness & Training: Maintain the FTZ Procedures Manual and SOPs, audit entry accuracy, and conduct regulatory training programs for management and key import/export personnel.
  
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  Metrics & Performance: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to optimize operational efficiency and measure cost savings.
  
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  3PL & Broker Coordination: Partner with customs brokers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers to maintain regulatory compliance, ensure Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) accuracy, and manage daily receipt reconciliation.
  
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  Implementation and project management of 3PL and Direct Company FTZ
  
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  Working with SCM key stakeholders and IT to map foreign material and access storage (warehouse) FTZ solutions
  
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  Key contact for 3PL FTZ solution including engaging with internal and external stakeholders
  

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

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  Proven experience working with 3PL FTZ including implementations
  
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  Project Management experience
  
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  Provide IT/ICRS experience including supplier mapping, ASN development
  
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  Experience working with electronic or high tech supply chains
  
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  Licensure: Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Zone Specialist (CZS) preferred.
  
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  Technical & Trade Expertise: Strong working knowledge of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), proficiency in specialized FTZ software, and advanced data analytics skills in Excel.
  

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

Typical Experience

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  5-8+ years of experience in FTZ administration and trade compliance within manufacturing or high-volume distribution environments.
  

Typical Education

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  Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Law, or a related field.
  

Notes
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.
Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):
ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.
CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.
Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
This location is a US ITAR facility and these positions will involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.