Foreign Trade Zone; FTZ Site Specialist

Foreign Trade Zone Site Specialist

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Foreign Trade Zone Site Specialist you’ll play a pivotal part on our Programs team. The Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Site is a secure area under U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) supervision working outside of the CBP territory. As an FTZ Administrator, you will oversee the intricate logistics of both foreign and domestic merchandise within our designated zones, ensuring seamless operations, from storage to manufacturing.

Your role is pivotal in maintaining compliance with U.S. and local laws, while also driving innovation through cost‑saving strategies and supporting the Safran Cabin Compliance Team.

$64,640.00/yr – $95,210.00/yr

• Coordinate with customs broker and Safran Cabin Compliance Team activities related to movements (CF214, CF7512, CF7501, CF3461, etc.), operations, storage, exhibition, assembly, manufacturing, and processing of merchandise within foreign trade zones.
• Follow all procedures aligning with U.S. CBP regulations, perform audits, and recommend corrections to broker‑submitted 214s, 7512s, 7501s.
• Lead efforts with third‑party providers to manage documentation requirements and facilitate smooth operations; identify new documentation requirements as tariff and FTZ regulations change.
• Manage and maintain updated product data within the ERP and FTZ software systems (description, units, HTS, country of origin, PGA details, etc.); research and coordinate with functional representatives for incorrect or incomplete data.
• Leverage technical knowledge to manage, update, and declare goods received into the zone on a daily basis; coordinate with Cabin Compliance team when needed to ensure consistency with policy.
• Maintain and update the FTZ Manual as needed; identify process improvements to maximize efficiency and reduce cost; share information with Cabin Compliance Team for best practices.
• Maintain training and current knowledge of FTZ‑related software and tools to optimize workflow.
• Implement and report metrics on a quarterly basis to the business; propose and implement cost‑saving and efficiency improvement projects within the zone.
• Participate in and maintain training initiatives aimed at enhancing compliance awareness and best operational practices.

• Bachelor’s degree relevant to the field or equivalent practical experience in International Trade/Logistics.
• Minimum 3–5 years of Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations experience, including related roles that demonstrate a strong understanding of international trade or logistics.
• Proficiency in ERP systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail.
• Problem‑solving, well organized, detail oriented, and accurate.

• Working knowledge of QAD FTZ software.
• Experience in International Logistics Compliance.

Associate

Full‑time

• Production, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

• Health care (medical, dental and vision)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) savings plans with company match
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services

At Safran Cabin, we provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/​expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/​medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.