FTZ Specialist

FTZ Specialist

Position Summary

The FTZ Specialist supports the Customs Manager in ensuring Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) compliance and adherence to U.S. Customs and Trade regulations. This role works closely with internal stakeholders and external customs brokers to maintain compliance, support FTZ operations, and ensure the accuracy of FTZ entries, import documentation and systems data. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Audit customs entries, including 214’s and FTZ entries, for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Identify discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions with customs brokers.
• Respond to customs broker inquiries and follow through to resolution in a timely manner.
• Assist with the development, maintenance, and periodic review of Customs Compliance Manuals and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist the Customs Manager with product classification to ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations and internal standards.
• Review material master (new item set-up) requests and related reports to validate correct tariff classifications.

 

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in product classification, customs entries, and customs compliance.
• Experience supporting or working within Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations, including knowledge of FTZ regulations.
• Experience with consumer goods commodities, including kitchen appliances, electronics, hair accessories, and cosmetic/travel bags.
• Demonstrated experience with Section 232 aluminum and steel tariffs.
• Working knowledge of ACE (Automated Commercial Environment).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with AI tools to assist with auditing FTZ entries

 

Compensation

• Annual salary range of 65,000–85,000, based on experience and qualifications.

 Environmental Factors:

• Working conditions are normal for a home office environment.
• This is a Remote position however the person must be based in the NJ area as there is occasional travel to our East Windsor NJ office. 
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to use a computer keyboard and view a monitor for extended periods of time.

What we offer: 

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off Programs
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k and company match
• EAP & Employee Wellness Programs
• Volunteer Days Paid Time Off

 About Conair: Conair is a leading international designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded personal care and small kitchen appliances, cookware, hairbrushes & accessories, cosmetic bags, and travel accessories. Conair has always been driven by a passion for innovation; it’s part of the Company’s DNA. Trendsetting products have been invented by Conair since its inception in 1959, keeping the Company always a step ahead of the competition. The company's domestic and international divisions offer a diversified mix of consumer and professional products sold in over 120 countries. The Family of Conair brands include CONAIR, Cuisinart, Cuisinart Outdoors, BaBylissPro, Scünci , TRAVELSMART by CONAIR, and Waring.   Conair’s passion for innovation gets stronger with each decade, as evidenced by the over 1,000 patents the Company has obtained worldwide. Today, Conair and its brands are names known throughout the world. Conair continues to introduce its brands to new and emerging markets, year after year. By the 1990s, most households in America owned at least one Conair product. Today many have more than one, and the Company’s goal is to ensure that every household in the world eventually owns one of our products.   At Conair, we inspire our customers with innovative high-quality products and brands that enhance their lives.  Apply To This Job