Warehouse Customs Compliance Specialist
GEODIS, Lebanon, TN, United States
Trade Compliance & Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Specialist
Job Category:
Operations
Requisition Number:
TRADE050194
Posted : April 14, 2026
Full-Time
On-site
Rate : $23 USD per hour
Locations
TN Lebanon 1000 CL4353
1000 Darrell Waltrip Dr
Lebanon, TN 37090, USA
Trade Compliance & Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Specialist
Monday - Friday 1pm-9:30pm
Benefits
Fair pay and potential bonus opportunities
Flexible scheduling: part‑time, full‑time, seasonal, nights, weekends, and gig work
Early payment options with on‑demand access to earnings
Telemedicine from day one at no cost; additional health, dental, and vision benefits after a short waiting period
Paid holidays, time off, short‑term disability, and new parent leave
Safe, clean, and healthy work environment
Opportunities for voice and feedback on workplace improvement
Promotion support with an approximate 10% annual promotion rate for warehouse workers
Compassion Fund for one‑time grants in times of unexpected hardship
Volunteer and community donation opportunities
Inclusive culture with employee resource groups and celebration of heritage
What you will be doing:
Operate FTZ management system and process daily zone transactions and maintain required recordkeeping
Monitor and ensure product movement in and out of the foreign trade zone is accounted for and declared properly to U.S. Customs
Validate data within FTZ system against shipment documentation and inventory management system data, including verification of assist values
Ensure accurate and complete record keeping related to FTZ transactions
Reconcile daily inventory balances using Integration Point system
Assist the distribution center in managing and troubleshooting inventory discrepancies and adjustments; declare discrepancies to U.S. Customs as required and report root causes to FTZ Compliance Manager
Prepare and submit weekly filings to Customs Broker
Manage in‑bond movements to the FTZ from various ports as needed
Manage FTZ deadlines, including preparing annual FTZ reports and annual U.S. Customs reconciliation report
Prepare weekly checklists for distribution center’s receiving team and track upcoming receipts
Create and maintain internal reporting of compliance performance measurables and cost savings
Create and update FTZ internal procedures manual
Ensure effective communication between the DC Receiving team and Trade Compliance team
Assist the FTZ Compliance Manager with U.S. Customs audits and coordinate responses to Customs requests
Perform any other duties as required and assigned
Requirements:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in international trade, business administration, logistics, or related field
Minimum 2 years foreign trade zone experience and/or related trade compliance role
Accredited Zone Specialist preferred
Ability to pass a federal background check, required
Knowledge of U.S. import and other government agencies’ regulations
Working knowledge of inventory control systems and warehousing operations
Commitment to detail, accuracy, and follow‑through
Proficient in MS Office Suite; advanced Microsoft Excel is a plus
Excellent written and oral communication skills demonstrating ability to develop relationships with internal and external customers
Excellent planning and organizational skills with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to work independently and apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Job Duties as documented in this job description are considered “Essential Functions” and have been created by the standards of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) require that employees be able to perform “Essential Functions” of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the “Essential Functions”.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Job Category:
Operations
Requisition Number:
TRADE050194
Posted : April 14, 2026
Full-Time
On-site
Rate : $23 USD per hour
Locations
TN Lebanon 1000 CL4353
1000 Darrell Waltrip Dr
Lebanon, TN 37090, USA
Trade Compliance & Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Specialist
Monday - Friday 1pm-9:30pm
Benefits
Fair pay and potential bonus opportunities
Flexible scheduling: part‑time, full‑time, seasonal, nights, weekends, and gig work
Early payment options with on‑demand access to earnings
Telemedicine from day one at no cost; additional health, dental, and vision benefits after a short waiting period
Paid holidays, time off, short‑term disability, and new parent leave
Safe, clean, and healthy work environment
Opportunities for voice and feedback on workplace improvement
Promotion support with an approximate 10% annual promotion rate for warehouse workers
Compassion Fund for one‑time grants in times of unexpected hardship
Volunteer and community donation opportunities
Inclusive culture with employee resource groups and celebration of heritage
What you will be doing:
Operate FTZ management system and process daily zone transactions and maintain required recordkeeping
Monitor and ensure product movement in and out of the foreign trade zone is accounted for and declared properly to U.S. Customs
Validate data within FTZ system against shipment documentation and inventory management system data, including verification of assist values
Ensure accurate and complete record keeping related to FTZ transactions
Reconcile daily inventory balances using Integration Point system
Assist the distribution center in managing and troubleshooting inventory discrepancies and adjustments; declare discrepancies to U.S. Customs as required and report root causes to FTZ Compliance Manager
Prepare and submit weekly filings to Customs Broker
Manage in‑bond movements to the FTZ from various ports as needed
Manage FTZ deadlines, including preparing annual FTZ reports and annual U.S. Customs reconciliation report
Prepare weekly checklists for distribution center’s receiving team and track upcoming receipts
Create and maintain internal reporting of compliance performance measurables and cost savings
Create and update FTZ internal procedures manual
Ensure effective communication between the DC Receiving team and Trade Compliance team
Assist the FTZ Compliance Manager with U.S. Customs audits and coordinate responses to Customs requests
Perform any other duties as required and assigned
Requirements:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in international trade, business administration, logistics, or related field
Minimum 2 years foreign trade zone experience and/or related trade compliance role
Accredited Zone Specialist preferred
Ability to pass a federal background check, required
Knowledge of U.S. import and other government agencies’ regulations
Working knowledge of inventory control systems and warehousing operations
Commitment to detail, accuracy, and follow‑through
Proficient in MS Office Suite; advanced Microsoft Excel is a plus
Excellent written and oral communication skills demonstrating ability to develop relationships with internal and external customers
Excellent planning and organizational skills with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to work independently and apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Job Duties as documented in this job description are considered “Essential Functions” and have been created by the standards of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) require that employees be able to perform “Essential Functions” of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the “Essential Functions”.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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