Description
About the Role:
The FTZ Senior Compliance Analyst will support Super Micro Computer, Inc.’s Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) compliance program and daily customs operations supporting AI infrastructure, GPU server, storage, and data center manufacturing and distribution activities. This role is responsible for coordinating FTZ customs processes, regulatory compliance activities, and operational execution associated with high-volume import/export activity across multiple FTZ locations.
The position will partner closely with internal business teams, customs brokers, consultants, warehouse operations, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to support compliance, operational efficiency, and duty optimization initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support daily FTZ customs compliance operations, including admissions, withdrawals, exports, transfers, weekly entry processing, and inventory adjustments
- Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, warehouse operations, manufacturing teams, and internal stakeholders regarding FTZ activity and customs documentation
- Review and validate HTS classifications, country of origin, valuation, and customs documentation associated with AI server, GPU, storage, and data center infrastructure products
- Support compliance with FTZ regulations, CBP requirements, inventory control procedures, and recordkeeping obligations
- Assist with CBP inquiries, audits, annual reconciliation reporting, and FTZ operational reviews
- Support duty optimization initiatives involving Section 232, Section 301, and other trade programs impacting FTZ operations
- Assist with implementation and enhancement of FTZ software, SAP integration, and customs automation initiatives
- Maintain FTZ procedures, controls, SOPs, and operational documentation
- Prepare operational reporting, compliance metrics, and management updates related to FTZ activity and customs operations
- Support expansion of FTZ operations into additional warehouse and manufacturing facilities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in customs, international trade, logistics, supply chain, or trade compliance
- 8+ years of experience in import/export compliance, customs operations, brokerage, manufacturing trade compliance, or FTZ administration
- Licensed Customs Broker preferred
- Experience supporting technology, electronics, manufacturing, semiconductor, or data center industries preferred
- Knowledge of FTZ regulations, customs entry processes, HTS classification, valuation, and country of origin requirements preferred
- Experience with SAP, FTZ software, or customs automation systems preferred
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
- Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills
