FTZ Coordinator

Sandvik•Romeoville, IL

3d•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sandvik Mining & Rock is hiring a Foreign Trade Zone Coordinator at its Romeoville, Illinois facility. The role manages daily operations and compliance for the company’s Foreign-Trade Zone activities, ensuring adherence to U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations while supporting import and export processes. It maintains FTZ documentation, inventory accuracy, and reporting. The coordinator supports FTZ compliance and administration, inventory and operational controls, collaboration across internal and external teams, and regular reporting on FTZ activity. The role also participates in continuous improvement projects and follows company policies, standard operating procedures, safety requirements, and environmental practices.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in trade compliance, import/export, or FTZ operations.
Knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations (19 CFR), the CBP ACE system, and FTZ procedures.
Strong understanding of HTS/ECCN classification, customs entry processes, and inventory control.
Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/WMS systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Manhattan, or similar systems.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical skills.
Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in international business, supply chain, logistics, or a related field.
U.S. Customs Broker License.
Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) certification.
FTZ Operator/Administrator training certificate.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with CBP regulations and the FTZ procedures manual.
Maintain and update FTZ admission, entry, and withdrawal records.
Prepare and file FTZ documentation, including e214 filings, weekly entry summaries, and zone status changes.
Support audits and regulatory inquiries.
Monitor the inventory control and recordkeeping system (ICRS) for FTZ activities.
Conduct cycle counts and reconcile variances between physical inventory and system records.
Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure proper handling of FTZ-designated materials.
Work with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and internal Trade Compliance teams.
Partner with supply chain, finance, and IT teams to support reporting and duty deferral or savings.
Train internal staff on FTZ processes and compliance requirements.
Generate weekly and monthly reports on FTZ activity, duty savings, inventory status, and performance metrics.
Maintain accurate documentation for CBP compliance and internal audits.
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
Participate in continuous improvement projects.
Adhere to Sandvik policies, SOPs, safety practices, and environmental practices.