Trade Compliance Specialist - Tucson, AZ

Manager, Foreign-Trade Zone - Tucson DC

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Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Manager to oversee the administration, compliance, and operational integrity of our Tucson Distribution Center FTZ. Reporting to Trade Compliance, this role serves as the on-site FTZ subject matter expert and is responsible for ensuring full compliance with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) regulations while maintaining strong inventory controls and audit readiness. The primary focus of this role is FTZ management. Limited support to broader non-FTZ global trade compliance initiatives may be required as business needs and capacity allow.

Primary Responsibilities

• FTZ Administration & Compliance
• Serve as the FTZ Manager for our Tucson FTZ
• Ensure compliance with 19 CFR Part 146 and all CBP FTZ regulations
• Oversee and validate: Admissions (CF 214) Inbond receipts and closures Weekly entry filings (CF 3461 / 7501) Zone-to-zone transfers Exports and domestic status changes
• Maintain and monitor Inventory Control & Recordkeeping System (ICRS)
• Ensure proper zone status designations (privileged foreign, non-privileged foreign, domestic)
• FTZ Inventory Integrity & Audit Readiness
• Reconcile FTZ inventory to ERP system (SAP preferred) and CBP reporting
• Conduct internal audits and cycle count validations
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and reporting
• Support CBP FTZ audits, compliance reviews, and site visits
• FTZ Operational Partnership
• Partner closely with Distribution Center leadership to reinforce zone controls
• Train site personnel on FTZ procedures and compliance requirements
• Maintain and update FTZ SOPs and process documentation
• Identify process improvements to strengthen controls and reduce compliance risk
• Support additional Trade Compliance initiatives
• Broader non-FTZ Trade Compliance Initiatives
• Support US Senior Manager where required, including: Daily US import/export operations Broker management HTS classification and Country of Origin determination Other internal compliance reviews
• Support Mexico Senior Manager where required, including: Daily cross-border US/Mexico import/export operations Site compliance reviews of Tucson DC inbound materials and outbound finished products to and from Mexico plants USMCA compliance Tucson DC and general cross-border US/Mexico CTPAT compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of direct FTZ experience
• 5+ years of general trade compliance experience
• Strong FTZ knowledge of: 19 CFR 146 Weekly entry procedures ICRS requirements Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Strong proficiency in Product HTS classification
• Strong knowledge of Country of Origin determination and CBP valuation
• Strong familiarity with general US import and export regulations
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Ability to work independently in a site-based compliance leadership role

Applicants can expect a base compensation range of $100,000 - $140,000 annually, plus benefits and additional incentives based on the level of the role. This is the reasonable estimate that Belden believes it might pay for this job based on applicable circumstances at the time of posting. Belden may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law, and commensurate with the applicant's experience, qualifications, and geographical location. Belden also offers hybrid and remote work practices where feasible and provides employees with benefits that could include health/dental/vision, long term/short term disability, life insurance, HSA/FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, paid leave for volunteer work in your community, training opportunities, professional talent management and succession planning, corporate health well-being initiatives and a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability!

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