Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Greenville, NC

51d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. We have industry-leading sterile injectable facilities providing solutions to take essential products from pre-clinical to the market. Pharmaceutical products come in many different dose forms including inhalations, oral dose, cream/ointment and injectables. The FTZ Operations and Compliance Specialist will handle all Foreign Trade Zone activities at our Greenville facility, ensuring full compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, international trade laws, and Thermo Fisher’s internal policies. The role involves collaborating with government agencies, internal teams, and external partners to maintain seamless FTZ operations and compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
3–5 years of FTZ operations experience with a focus on compliance (pharmaceutical experience preferred).
Strong experience developing policies, procedures, and controls related to FTZ management and trade compliance.
SAP experience strongly preferred; familiarity with FTZ management software (e.g., Integration Point) is a plus.
Ability to interpret and apply U.S. Customs, FTZ, and international trade regulations.
Excellent social skills with the ability to communicate effectively across functional areas and external partners.
Confirmed ability to develop, implement, and complete new programs independently.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP OF ANY KIND NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Experience in logistics, supply chain management, or Customs Broker license.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory standards (FDA, DEA) is a plus.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and develop a culture of compliance.

Responsibilities

FTZ Program Development & Compliance: Develop, implement, and maintain FTZ programs, policies, SOPs, and controls; ensure accurate import classification of pharmaceutical products in the Global Trade Classification (GTC) database; collaborate with shipping, export, and logistics teams to handle FTZ shipments in compliance with regulations.
Regulatory Compliance & Audit: Conduct periodic self-audits, resolve discrepancies, file timely reports to CBP and other agencies, and stay current on regulatory changes affecting FTZ operations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with management, supply chain, finance, IT, legal, and other departments to ensure smooth FTZ operations; provide training and guidance on FTZ policies.
Continuous Improvement & Education: Promote a culture of trade compliance and continuous improvement; educate logistics and trade compliance teams on FTZ regulations; collaborate with government agencies for audits or informational requests.
FTZ Activation & Operational Management: Support FTZ activation and ongoing operations; ensure FTZ activities meet regulatory and corporate objectives efficiently.
Trade Law & Regulatory Monitoring: Track and communicate changes in trade laws and regulations; proactively handle regulatory risks to FTZ operations.