Senior Team Lead, FTZ Administrator, Customs

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

Senior Team Lead overseeing day-to-day FTZ operations and leading a team of specialists at DSV. Ensuring compliance with CBP regulations and managing inventory control.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeMiami • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in FTZ operations, compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, and effective team leadership. Proficient in HTS classification and customs brokerage, with a focus on process improvements and regulatory reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

FTZ Operations ManagementCustoms Brokerage ExperienceTeam LeadershipHTS Classification ProficiencyRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

FTZ AdmissionsInventory ControlCBP Form SubmissionProcess ImprovementTrade Compliance

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationPerformance Feedback

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Customs BrokerCertified Customs SpecialistAccredited Zone SpecialistCertified Zone Specialist

Industry Keywords

U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionInternational TradeSupply Chain ManagementLogisticsCountry of Origin Rules

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee day-to-day FTZ operations and lead a team of FTZ specialists to ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations.
Manage FTZ admissions, withdrawals, reporting, and inventory control, while also serving as a key liaison between internal departments, clients, and regulatory agencies.
Supervise and mentor FTZ team members, providing training and performance feedback.
Assign and monitor daily tasks to ensure timely and accurate FTZ operations.
Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.
Ensure timely and accurate submission of CBP forms (e.g., 214, 7512) and FTZ reports (weekly, monthly, annual).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field (strongly preferred)
4+ years of experience in FTZ operations, customs brokerage, or trade compliance
1–2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience in a logistics or compliance environment
Proficient in HTS classification, valuation, and country of origin rules.
Fluent in English (oral and written).
Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or Accredited Zone Specialist (AZS) or Certified Zone Specialist (CZS) is preferred but not always required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase.