US Trade and Customs Lead

Koch•Lisle, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As the U.S. Trade and Customs Lead, you will lead initiatives to ensure efficient and compliant on FTZ & Drawback Trade Programs in alignment with U.S. and international trade regulations. You’ll serve as a key liaison between internal teams, government agencies, and logistics partners—driving risk mitigation, regulatory adherence, and operational optimization. Molex LLC is a manufacturer of electronic, electrical, and fiber optic connectivity systems. Molex offers over 100,000 products across a variety of industries, including data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics.

Requirements

Demonstrated expertise in FTZ (Foreign Trade Zone) management policies and procedures, or in-depth knowledge of import customs operations within a global manufacturing environment
5+ years Managing Drawback
Skilled in SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, or CBP ACE portal
Bachelor’s degree in international business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline
Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or eligibility to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.

Nice To Haves

Customs Broker License
5+ Years as FTZ Administrator

Responsibilities

Manage Customs Consumption Entry and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations, balancing tactical execution with strategic objectives, drive continuous improvement on FTZ customs brokers
Lead the effort of duty optimization initiatives, mitigation, and duty recovery strategies through cross-functional collaboration
Oversee accurate import declarations in accordance with regulatory standards
Drive continuous improvement in duty drawback program by collaborating with internal and external partners to maximize recovery and effectiveness of the company and customers
Conduct internal audits and support external FTZ-CBP audits to confirm readiness and integrity of compliance
Deliver training and guidance on FTZ customs regulations and procedural updates to internal stakeholders as needed
Collaborate with FTZ and Drawback customs brokers to identify and implement process improvements that drive compliance and operational efficiency