FTZ COORDINATOR

TRITON LOGISTICS INC

46d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day administration, compliance, and operational oversight of Foreign-Trade Zone activities. This role ensures full compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, FTZ Board requirements, and company SOPs while supporting efficient warehouse, inventory, and trade operations.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in FTZ operations, customs compliance, or international logistics
Strong working knowledge of FTZ regulations (19 CFR 146)
Strong working knowledge of CBP procedures
Strong working knowledge of inventory control systems
Experience working with ACE
Experience working with customs brokers
Experience working with CBP audits
High attention to detail
Strong organizational skills

Nice To Haves

FTZ Operator or User experience
Experience in warehousing, transportation, or 3PL environments
Familiarity with WMS/ERP platforms

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with 19 CFR Part 146, FTZ Board regulations, and CBP requirements
Maintain accurate FTZ records, including: Admissions (CBP Form 214), Weekly Estimates, Zone Status Changes, Transfers, Manipulations & Manufacturing authorizations
Coordinate and prepare documentation for CBP audits, annual reconciliations, and compliance reviews
Serve as the primary liaison between the company, CBP Port Director, FTZ Grantee, and customs brokers
Monitor FTZ inventory accuracy between WMS, ERP, and ACE systems
Ensure proper inventory classification: Privileged Foreign (PF), Non-Privileged Foreign (NPF), Domestic (D), Zone-Restricted (ZR)
Conduct and support: Cycle counts, Labeling of all cargo, Daily aisle audits, Annual physical inventories, Inventory discrepancy investigations and corrective actions
Maintain audit-ready documentation and records retention per CBP standards
Work closely with warehouse, transportation, and customer service teams to support FTZ receiving, put-away, picking, and shipping processes
Coordinate FTZ admissions, transfers, and withdrawals for: Consumption, Export, Destruction
Ensure FTZ procedures are integrated into daily warehouse workflows without disrupting productivity
Prepare and submit required FTZ reports, including: Weekly Entry (CBP Form 3461/7501 equivalent via ACE), Annual Reconciliation, FTZ Annual Report
Maintain FTZ data within: WMS, ERP systems, ACE Portal
Identify and escalate compliance risks, discrepancies, or system errors
Develop, maintain, and update FTZ SOPs, work instructions, and compliance manuals
Train warehouse, operations, and administrative staff on FTZ procedures and compliance requirements
Support internal audits and corrective action plans (CAPA)