FTZ Supervisor

Sandvik•Romeoville, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sandvik Mining & Rock is hiring a Foreign Trade Zone Supervisor at its Romeoville, Illinois facility. The role provides strategic and operational leadership for Sandvik’s Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations, overseeing compliance, regulatory governance, audit readiness, inventory controls, and related logistics activities. The supervisor serves as the primary liaison with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other regulatory and logistics partners, supporting compliance, operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, business growth, supply chain performance, and customer service. The position leads the FTZ compliance program and administration, including audits, inventory controls, weekly entries, ePTT/PTT governance, and oversight of forms 214, 7501, and 7512. It also supports inbound and outbound FTZ processes, shipment documentation and verification, issue resolution, personnel and stakeholder training, KPI management, and process improvement. The role requires maintaining organized, audit-ready records, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, and adapting to operational needs and process or system changes. The position also participates in continuous improvement projects and follows Sandvik policies, standard operating procedures, safety requirements, and environmental practices. Sandvik offers health, dental, and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, professional development and training, and career advancement opportunities. The posted base salary range is $100,000–$125,000, depending on experience.

Requirements

Five years of experience in trade compliance, supply chain, or FTZ programs or 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, Manhattan, or similar.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Own the FTZ compliance program and CBP compliance.
Lead audits and manage inventory controls, weekly entries, ePTT/PTT governance, and oversight of forms 214, 7501, and 7512.
Drive FTZ process improvements and KPI management.
Lead FTZ personnel and stakeholder training.
Communicate with carriers to resolve issues in a timely manner.
Review and validate commercial shipping documents for completeness and accuracy.
Support FTZ inbound and outbound processes in accordance with internal procedures.
Follow established verification steps, including document and shipment checks.
Identify discrepancies and escalate issues as needed.
Maintain organized and audit-ready documentation.
Respond quickly to operational needs and support daily shipment flow.
Adapt to process changes, system updates, and new procedures.
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
Participate in continuous improvement projects.
Adhere to Sandvik policies, SOPs, safety, and environmental practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.