Compliance Manager, Foreign Trade Zone - FTZ

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. Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and internal control integrity for Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) operations, including distribution and production environments.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeIselin • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $111,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and internal control integrity for Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) operations, including distribution and production environments.
Leads FTZ compliance programs, supports FTZ activations and production authorities, oversees FTZ ICRS system compliance, and monitors ongoing operational adherence to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and FTZ Board requirements.
Plays a critical role in maintaining FTZ audit readiness, mitigating regulatory risk, delivering FTZ training, and promoting a strong compliance culture across FTZ operations, clients, and internal stakeholders.
Help maintain a comprehensive FTZ compliance program aligned with 19 CFR Part 146, CBP guidance, FTZ Board requirements, and company policies.
Serve as a subject matter expert on FTZ regulations, operational controls, and compliance requirements.
Monitor FTZ compliance risks and identify areas for operational or control improvement.
Lead and support FTZ activations for distribution and production zones.
Prepare, review, and submit activation documentation, procedures manuals, and supporting materials to CBP and FTZ Grantees.
Support FTZ production authority applications, modifications, and ongoing compliance requirements.
Provide compliance oversight for FTZ ICRS admissions and transactional reporting.
Monitor inventory control systems to ensure accuracy, auditability, and regulatory compliance.
Analyze and resolve FTZ ICRS rejects, system errors, and data discrepancies in coordination with CBP, brokerage, IT, and operations teams.
Conduct routine, risk-based, and ad hoc FTZ audits, including admissions, inventory balances, removals, adjustments, and destructions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain, Law, or a related field required.
Advanced degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred.
Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in FTZ compliance, customs compliance, or trade compliance.
Demonstrated experience with FTZ activations, production authority support, and ongoing FTZ operations.
Hands-on experience with FTZ ICRS and inventory control systems.
Proven experience managing FTZ audits and regulatory reviews.
In-depth understanding of FTZ regulations (19 CFR Part 146) and CBP requirements.
Strong knowledge of FTZ compliance frameworks and internal control best practices.
Experience with FTZ ICRS admissions and system troubleshooting.
Excellent analytical, auditing, and problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership, organization, and project management capabilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate and influence at all levels of the organization.
Exceptional attention to detail and documentation discipline.
Proficiency in compliance reporting and data analysis.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
prescription
dental
vision
life insurance
flexible and health spending accounts
short and long-term disability coverage
wellness resources
401(k) plan with company-matching contributions up to 5%
generous paid time off
paid holidays
additional floating holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

FTZ compliancecustoms compliancetrade complianceFTZ activationsinventory control systemsFTZ ICRSregulatory reviewscompliance reportingdata analysisauditing

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsleadershiporganizationproject managementwritten communicationverbal communicationcollaborationinfluenceattention to detail