Foreign Trade Zone Supervisor

Overview

As a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Supervisor at Kuehne+Nagel, you will optimise logistics to keep our global supply chains running smoothly. In addition to import and export work, your expertise ensures that products reach worldwide markets on time, supporting both everyday and special occasions.

• Manage daily FTZ activities, including processing admissions, tracking inventory, handling in-bonds, and overseeing exports and zone-to-zone transfers.
• Ensure adherence to all FTZ and CBP regulations, conduct quality reviews of trade processes, and prepare reports for the annual FTZ Board and U.S. Customs.
• Act as a primary contact for clients and users of the FTZ, participate in conference calls, and provide guidance and support.
• Coordinate with carriers, customs brokers, CBP, and various internal departments (e.g., logistics, engineering, tax, IT) to resolve issues and ensure efficient operations.
• Supervise and provide direction to the FTZ team, manage performance, and contribute to their professional growth.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records, update FTZ operations manuals, and manage FTZ data integrity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex logistics issues, discrepancies, and system challenges to prevent delays and ensure smooth operations.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (such as business, logistics, or international trade) preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in Foreign Trade Zones, customs brokerage, or trade compliance.
• In-depth understanding of FTZ regulations, U.S. customs laws, import/export processes, and trade compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and familiarity with FTZ systems.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive medical/dental benefits package, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a dynamic, global work environment.

Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment), and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees, depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.

We will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship.