FTZ Supervisor

Sandvik•Romeoville, IL

3d•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sandvik Mining & Rock is hiring a Foreign Trade Zone Supervisor for its Romeoville, Illinois facility. The role provides strategic and operational leadership for Sandvik’s Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations and compliance, including regulatory governance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement. The supervisor serves as the primary liaison with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other regulatory and logistics partners, while supporting business growth, supply chain performance, and customer service through compliance, operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration. The role also supports daily shipment flow and related logistics activities. The position requires communication with internal and external stakeholders, adherence to company policies and standard operating procedures, and participation in continuous improvement projects. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Five years of experience in trade compliance, supply chain, or FTZ programs/operations.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
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.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, 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.
U.S. Customs Broker License.
Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) certification.
FTZ Operator/Administrator training certificate.

Responsibilities

Own the FTZ compliance program and CBP compliance.
Lead audits, 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, audit-ready documentation.
Respond promptly 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, standard operating procedures, safety practices, and environmental practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.