Foreign Trade Zone (Warehouse) Supervisor Reports To:
Foreign Trade Zone Manager/Customs Broker Location:
Fort Worth, TX Customer Site Address:
1376 Bold Ruler Rd, Northlake, TX 76247 Environment:
Onsite (Customer Facility) Status:
Exempt; Salaried Purpose of Your Work: As a
Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Supervisor within Redwood Multimodal, you will own the daily execution and operational management of our FTZ activities, stationed on-site within a
1.2 million sq. ft. customer warehouse facility in Fort Worth, TX.
In this role, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy• working alongside customer warehouse personnel while maintaining independent authority over FTZ compliance and inventory integrity.
Reporting directly to our Laredo FTZ Manager and Customs Broker, you will serve as the primary subject matter expert and the main point of contact for yearly U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) audits.
You will be fully supported by our experienced FTZ leadership teams in both Laredo and Miami for ongoing training and best practices.
How You Make a Difference Everyday: - Manage Daily FTZ Operations: Direct all daily Foreign Trade Zone processes• including goods receiving, material handling, record-keeping, and inventory tracking• in strict accordance with the CBP-authorized FTZ manual.
- Systems & Inventory Control: Bridge customer operations and regulatory compliance by utilizing both the customer's FTZ software and Redwood's customs systems to reconcile inventory, reconcile shortages or overages, and maintain exact record alignment.
- Lead CBP Compliance & Audits: Maintain audit-readiness at all times, serve as the lead contact for annual CBP audits, and prepare and file the official annual FTZ report.
- Cross-Functional Customer Collaboration: Partner closely with customer warehouse managers, supervisors, and on-site staff to provide best practices for storing and handling goods inside the designated FTZ area.
- Drive Process & Cost Efficiency: Continuously refine FTZ workflows, minimize bottlenecks, and ensure customs duty optimization while operating independently inside a high-volume facility.
- Maintain Network Alignment: Collaborate with Redwood's Laredo and Miami FTZ hubs to share best practices, stay aligned on compliance standards, and participate in ongoing operational training.
You've Got This? - Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Logistics, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on industry experience).
- Proven track record managing Foreign Trade Zone operations, including deep familiarity with FTZ regulations, operational workflows, and compliance standards.
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. Customs procedures, tariff classifications (HTS), and broader import/export regulations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to build relationships across internal teams and external trade partners.
- High attention to detail with exceptional organizational, audit-readiness, and project management capabilities.
Additional Requirements: - Pre-Employment Screening: Successful completion of a background check and drug screening is required prior to hire.
What We Offer: - Access to experts and resources for your Learning & Development journey
- Opportunity for internal mobility
- Employee referral bonus program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Annual fundraising and volunteer events to give back to communities
- Paid time off, floating holidays, time off to volunteer and rollover
- Paid parental leave
- Medical, dental, vision and 401k plans (with match)
- Flexible spending account, mass transit and dependent care plans available
- Health savings account, with a annual company contribution for plan participants
- Short-term and long-term disability; life insurance policies subsidized by company
- Additional benefits including pet insurance, accident care, access to legal advice and more
Work Schedule: This position is full-time and onsite Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with an hour break, but flexibility is available based on coverage.
Compensation Range: Salary Range:
$80,000 - $100,000
The estimated pay range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the geographical location in which the applicant lives and/or which they will be performing the job.
