Customs Specialist

Rhenus

Logistics

Plainfield, NJ - USA

Senior Specialist / Project Manager

Experteer Overview

In this role, you will manage daily FTZ operations to ensure CBP compliance and accurate zone inventory. You will collaborate with warehouse, brokerage, and internal teams to process entries, admissions, and transfers while maintaining audit-ready records. You will identify compliance risks, resolve documentation discrepancies, and support audits and continuous improvement of processes. This position offers the opportunity to shape FTZ performance and regulatory adherence in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Responsibilities

Administer FTZ operations to ensure CBP compliance
Review and verify customs documents for accuracy and regulatory compliance
Coordinate FTZ admissions, transfers, exports, and zone-to-zone movements
Maintain and audit FTZ inventory records and control processes
Monitor discrepancies, investigate exceptions, and implement corrective actions
Verify import documentation including origin, IOR, valuation, and tariff classification
Communicate with customers, overseas partners, brokers, and internal teams to resolve issues
Prepare reports on FTZ inventory, customs activities, and performance
Collaborate with warehouse operations, brokerage teams, and other departments for efficient processing
Identify compliance risks and escalate as needed; support audits and regulatory changes
Support continuous improvement initiatives and special projects
Perform additional duties as assigned

Key requirements

Minimum 2 years in customs brokerage, import/export compliance, FTZ operations, or international logistics
Strong knowledge of CBP regulations and FTZ requirements
Experience administering FTZ inventory control systems, documentation, and recordkeeping
Experience working with customs brokers, government agencies, and regulatory authorities
Understanding of import documentation, origin, IOR, valuation, tariff classification, and trade documents
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with high attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication across organizational levels
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; FTZ inventory management systems experience is a plus
Experience in freight forwarding, customs brokerage, contract logistics, or international supply chain operations preferred
Bilingual English and Spanish or another language is a plus

analytical thinking problem-solving attention to detail CBP regulations knowledge FTZ inventory management systems customs documentation

Description

In this role, you will manage daily FTZ operations to ensure CBP compliance and accurate zone inventory. You will collaborate with warehouse…

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