Foreign Trade Compliance Specialist at The PAC Group

North Kingstown, RIFull-timeManufacturing/EngineeringPosted 26 days ago

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Job Title: Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Compliance Program Implementation Specialist  Location: North Kingstown, RI    Client Facing: Yes    About PAC Group:     At The PAC Group (PAC), we specialize in engineering consulting, program management, and operational excellence—delivering high-impact solutions in more than 20 countries. We’re proud to partner with the world’s leading companies in automotive, aerospace, industrial, and technology sectors, providing strategic guidance and hands-on execution that drive innovation and efficiency. Whether we’re launching advanced manufacturing systems, deploying digital simulation tools, or scaling global operations, PAC thrives at the intersection of technology, engineering, and problem-solving.    Joining PAC means joining a dynamic, fast-paced, and global team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.      Role Purpose:  The role is for an expert to lead the initial setup, application, and ongoing operation of an FTZ program for a manufacturing environment. This person ensures that importing high-value raw materials, components, and technical hardware meets strict U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Free Trade Zone Board rules while optimizing duty savings. This is ONLY a Project Based Role and will go from October 5, 2026 through April 4, 2027.    Key Responsibilities:  FTZ Implementation & Application: Lead the feasibility study, site activation, and dual application process alongside local port authorities, economic grantees, the FTZ Board, and CBP.  <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1">Conduct a comprehensive assessment of current import, manufacturing, inventory control, and export processes. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Evaluate FTZ eligibility and opportunities for duty savings, inverted tariffs, weekly entry procedures, and operational efficiencies. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Develop the FTZ operating framework, governance model, and compliance strategy. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Identify program risks and establish mitigating controls. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Lead all phases of FTZ implementation from project initiation through operational launch. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Define zone activation requirements and coordinate activities with Customs authorities, FTZ Board stakeholders, and service providers. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Develop FTZ procedures covering:  </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="48" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2149,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="2">Admission of merchandise </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="48" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2149,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="2">Inventory control and recordkeeping </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="48" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2149,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="2">Manufacturing activities </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="48" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2149,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="2">Transfers and exports </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="48" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2149,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="2">Scrap, waste, and destruction processes </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="48" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2149,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="2">Weekly entry programs </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="48" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2149,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="2">Customs reporting and reconciliation </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">Establish documentation standards and compliance controls. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1">Analyze specific manufacturing processes and material flows. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1">Develop compliant methods for tracking:  </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="48" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2149,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="2">Raw materials </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="48" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2149,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="2">Components </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="48" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2149,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="2">Work-in-process inventory </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="48" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2149,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="2">Serialized parts </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="48" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2149,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="2">Product assemblies and subassemblies </li> </ul> Controls Integration: Coordinate with engineering and logistics teams to apply correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications, managing dual-use or defense-related trade considerations where applicable.  System & Infrastructure Setup: Deploy and manage specialized inventory tracking and software systems required for compliant admission, manipulation, and manufacturing inside the zone.  <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1">Assess ERP, warehouse management, and inventory control systems. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1">Define FTZ inventory control and recordkeeping requirements. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1">Collaborate with IT teams to configure systems supporting:  </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="48" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2149,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="2">CBP compliance </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="48" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2149,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="2">Inventory visibility </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="48" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2149,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="15" data-aria-level="2">Audit trails </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="48" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2149,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="16" data-aria-level="2">Transaction reporting </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1">Validate system controls and reporting capabilities. </li> </ul> CBP & Regulatory Compliance: Oversee daily FTZ recordkeeping, weekly entries, admissions, duty deferral tracking, and annual reporting.  <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="1">Design compliance monitoring and internal audit programs. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="15" data-aria-level="1">Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and compliance metrics. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="16" data-aria-level="1">Develop corrective action and continuous improvement processes. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="17" data-aria-level="1">Ensure compliance with regulatory and traceability requirements. </li> </ul> Training and Change Management  <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="18" data-aria-level="1">Develop and deliver training programs for impacted stakeholders. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="19" data-aria-level="1">Create FTZ operational guides and user documentation. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="20" data-aria-level="1">Support organizational adoption of new compliance requirements and processes. </li> </ul> Audit Readiness: Build internal controls, conduct routine self-audits, and manage responses to CBP inquiries, reviews, or formal audits.  <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="21" data-aria-level="1">Prepare the organization for CBP audits and reviews. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="22" data-aria-level="1">Conduct mock audits and compliance assessments. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="23" data-aria-level="1">Support government inquiries, examinations, and compliance reviews. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="24" data-aria-level="1">Develop remediation plans for identified gaps. </li> </ul>   Required Qualifications:  Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Trade, Business Administration, or a related field.  Experience: 5 to 8+ years of hands-on U.S. customs and Foreign-Trade Zone implementation experience, ideally within a manufacturing, aviation, defense, or aerospace setting.    Preferred Qualifications:  Certifications (Preferred): Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS / CES).   Technical Knowledge: Deep familiarity with CBP FTZ operational regulations (14 CFR / 19 CFR), inventory control and recordkeeping systems (ICRS), and ERP integration.   Start-up Mindset: Ability to build a compliance program from scratch, set up internal policies, and cross-collaborate effectively with engineering and finance teams.   <div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description">The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, education, and qualifications.</div><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range">$114,400—$114,400 USD</div></div></div>

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