Customs Compliance Analyst, FTZ
Role description
From the employerCTDI is a large-scale Engineering, Repair, and Logistics company that services
the country’s largest wireless telecommunications providers, as well as the
largest High-speed Internet & Cable providers. CTDI has over 11,000 FT US
Employees in over 60 world class US Operations. CTDI also has a global footprint
with more than 20,000 employees worldwide.
The Customs Compliance Analyst supports CTDI's import and export compliance
programs by ensuring adherence to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
regulations, applicable trade laws, and company policies. This position is
responsible for reviewing customs transactions, maintaining regulatory
documentation, supporting audits, monitoring trade compliance requirements, and
assisting with import and export processes. This role supports continuous
improvement initiatives designed to reduce compliance risk, maintain regulatory
compliance, and improve operational efficiency.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Review import/export transactions for compliance.
- Assist with classifications, valuation, COO determinations.
- Prepare and maintain import/export, customs, and FTZ documentation and
filings.
- Partner with brokers, forwarders, carriers, customers, and internal teams.
- Monitor shipment activity and investigate discrepancies.
- Support FTZ, duty savings, and trade preference programs.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
- Maintain regulatory records.
- Support audits, reviews, and investigations.
- Respond to customs inquiries and compliance requests.
- Review transactions, documentation, and compliance data to identify risks,
trends, anomalies, improvements, and corrective actions.
- Support development and maintenance of procedures, SOPs, work instructions,
and internal controls.
- Prepare reports, summaries, metrics, and audit support documentation.
- Reconcile information across ERP, WMS, customs, broker, and FTZ systems.
- Review and validate FTZ transaction activity.
- Perform FTZ inventory reconciliations and accuracy reviews.
- Prepare and maintain FTZ records, filings, and annual reporting submissions.
- Review FTZ filings and related documentation.
- Collaborate with operational teams, customers, brokers, and agencies to
resolve compliance issues.
- Support ACE Portal, FTZ software, ERP, WMS, and trade compliance system
activities.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on compliance, efficiency,
and data integrity.
- Assist with compliance training and regulatory communication.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Experience
- 2-5 years of experience in customs compliance, global trade compliance,
import/export operations, customs brokerage, logistics, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and
import/export compliance requirements.
- Experience reviewing customs documentation, shipment records, and trade
compliance transactions.
- Familiarity with customs entry processes, tariff classification, customs
valuation, and country-of-origin requirements.
- Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and
government agencies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced
environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word,
PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Experience working with ERP systems, WMS platforms, ACE Portal, or trade
compliance systems preferred.
- Familiarity with FTZ admissions, transfers, withdrawals, consumption entries,
inventory reconciliation processes, and FTZ recordkeeping requirements.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience supporting Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), bonded warehouse, duty
drawback, or trade preference programs.
- Knowledge of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification and customs
valuation methodologies.
- Familiarity with Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements, export
controls, and international trade regulations.
- Experience supporting compliance reviews, audits, investigations, and
corrective action initiatives.
- Experience analyzing large data sets and identifying trends, anomalies,
compliance risks, and process improvement opportunities.
- Working knowledge of SAP, Oracle, ACE Portal, Copper Hill, or similar trade
compliance systems.
- Experience within a distribution, logistics, manufacturing, repair, or
reverse logistics environment.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments and influence
compliance-focused outcomes.
- Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), Certified Export Specialist (CES),
Certified Zone Specialist (CZS), Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), or similar
trade compliance certification preferred.
- Experience working with FTZ systems, ACE Portal, CBP electronic filing
platforms, ERP systems, WMS applications, and trade compliance software
preferred.
- Experience supporting Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) operations, inventory
controls, reconciliation activities, compliance reviews, or related trade
compliance programs preferred.
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business,
Logistics, Business Administration, Trade Compliance, or a related field
preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be
considered.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Warehouse environment
You will love working in our family-oriented company! When you join our family,
you will enjoy perks such as
- Weekly pay every Thursday
- Monthly Incentive Bonus
- Positive, team-oriented, inclusive workplace
- Health, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Coverage
- Paid holidays, vacation, & sick/personal time
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Authorization
- United States (Required)
- Must be 18 years of age
Apply today to join our dynamic team! CTDI offers an excellent compensation and
benefits package and has been a growing leader in the telecommunications field
for over 40 years. Come put our successful history behind your career!
CTDI is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race,
religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or
related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a
disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. This policy
applies to every aspect of employment at CTDI, including recruitment, hiring,
training, advancement, and termination.
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