Global Trade Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Administrator

Applied Materials is currently seeking a Global Trade Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Administrator. This role serves as the program owner for Applied\u2019s U.S. FTZ operations and is responsible for governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic oversight of FTZ activities across the organization.\n\nThe FTZ Administrator is part of the Legal and Compliance Organization and provides leadership to ensure FTZ operations are executed in accordance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, FTZ Board requirements, and Applied trade policies. This role sets standards, compliance framework, and provides direction to FTZ Analysts and operational teams.\n\nIn this role, you will report to the Global Trade Operations Senior Manager.\n\n \nKey Responsibilities \n\n\nFTZ Program Governance and Compliance\n\n * Own and maintain the FTZ compliance framework, including the CBP Procedures Manual, SOPs, process flows, and RACI matrix.\n * Maintaining relationship with FTZ Board, Customs and Grantee for regulatory matters, inquiries, and audits.\n * Establish and maintain an audit and monitoring system to verify ongoing FTZ compliance. \nEnsure FTZ operations align with evolving U.S. customs regulations and FTZ program requirements. \n\n\n\n\nOperational Oversight and Controls\n\n * Provide oversight of inbound and outbound FTZ operations to ensure consistent execution across stakeholders and service providers.\n * Review and approve exception resolutions, corrective actions, and systemic process changes.\n * Oversee FTZ inventory integrity, including reconciliation methodologies and escalation of material discrepancies.\n * Ensure accurate and timely filing strategy for CBP forms (e.g., 214, 216, 7501, 7512), whether self-filed or broker-filed. \n\n\n\n\nStrategic Leadership and Continuous Improvement\n\n * Lead FTZ implementations, expansions, and major process and system changes.\n * Define and monitor FTZ performance metrics, including compliance KPIs and duty savings.\n * Partner with Finance to validate FTZ savings and financial impacts.\n * Influence cross-functional leadership to embed FTZ requirements into logistics, manufacturing, and supply chain processes. \n\n\n\n\nPeople and Stakeholder Leadership\n\n * Provide functional leadership and guidance to FTZ Analysts and operational teams.\n * Act as escalation point for complex compliance or operational risks.\n * Represent the FTZ program in internal leadership forums and external engagements. \n\n\n\n\nMinimum Requirements: Education \u0026 Experience\n\n * Bachelor\u2019s degree required.\n * Minimum 8 years of experience in trade compliance, customs operations, or global trade programs.\n * 2+ years of direct experience administering a U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone program.\n * Experience with SAP S/4HANA and FTZ software\n * Demonstrated experience leading audits, regulatory engagements, and program-level initiatives.\n * Customs Broker License preferred.\n\n\n * Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or an Operations Management related field is a plus but is not required.\n\n\n\n \nKnowledge \u0026 Skills\n\n * Advanced knowledge of U.S. customs regulations, FTZ procedures, and compliance controls.\n * Strong program management and cross-functional leadership skills.\n * Ability to influence at multiple organizational levels in a matrix environment.\n * Strong analytical, communication, and risk management capabilities.\n * Moderate to Advanced excel skills\n * Proven ability to design and sustain audit-ready compliance programs.\n\n\n\n## Qualifications\n\n### Education:\n\nBachelor\u0027s Degree (Required)\n\n### Skills\n\n### Certifications:\n\n### Languages:\n\n### Years of Experience:\n\n7 - 10 Years\n\n### Work Experience:\n\n## Additional Information\n\n### \n\n### Shift:\n\n10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)\n\n### \n\n### Travel:\n\nYes, 20% of the Time\n\n### \n\n### Relocation Eligible:\n\nNo\n\n### Referral Payment Plan:\n\nNone\n\nU.S. Salary Range:\n\n$116,000.00 - $159,500.00\n\nThe salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable. \n\nFor all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.\n\nApplied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. \n