Koch Industries

US Trade and Customs Lead

Koch Industries$100K — $120K *
Lisle, IL 60532In-Person
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated expertise in FTZ management policies and import customs operations especially in global manufacturing.
  • 5+ years managing Drawback processes.
  • Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, or CBP ACE portal.
  • Bachelor's degree in international business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Customs Consumption Entry and FTZ operations while aligning tactical plans with strategic goals.
  • Lead duty optimization initiatives and recovery strategies through collaboration across teams.
  • Ensure import declarations are accurate and comply with regulatory standards.
  • Enhance the duty drawback program by working with partners to maximize recovery.
  • Conduct internal and support external audits for FTZ compliance verification.
  • Provide training and updates on FTZ customs regulations to internal teams.
  • Collaborate with customs brokers to improve compliance and operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Retirement program with contributions.
  • Paid vacation and time off policies.
  • Educational assistance programs.
  • Potential for infertility assistance and paid parental leave.
Full Job Description
Your Job

As the U.S. Trade and Customs Lead, you will lead initiatives to ensure efficient and compliant on FTZ & Drawback Trade Programs in alignment with U.S. and international trade regulations. You'll serve as a key liaison between internal teams, government agencies, and logistics partners-driving risk mitigation, regulatory adherence, and operational optimization.

What You Will Do
  • Manage Customs Consumption Entry and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations, balancing tactical execution with strategic objectives, drive continuous improvement on FTZ customs brokers
  • Lead the effort of duty optimization initiatives, mitigation, and duty recovery strategies through cross-functional collaboration
  • Oversee accurate import declarations in accordance with regulatory standards
  • Drive continuous improvement in duty drawback program by collaborating with internal and external partners to maximize recovery and effectiveness of the company and customers
  • Conduct internal audits and support external FTZ-CBP audits to confirm readiness and integrity of compliance
  • Deliver training and guidance on FTZ customs regulations and procedural updates to internal stakeholders as needed
  • Collaborate with FTZ and Drawback customs brokers to identify and implement process improvements that drive compliance and operational efficiency


Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
  • Demonstrated expertise in FTZ (Foreign Trade Zone) management policies and procedures, or in-depth knowledge of import customs operations within a global manufacturing environment
  • 5+ years Managing Drawback
  • Skilled in SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, or CBP ACE portal
  • Bachelor's degree in international business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline


What Will Put You Ahead
  • Customs Broker License
  • 5+ Years as FTZ Administrator


For this role, we anticipate paying $100,000- $120,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

This position does not qualify for VISA sponsorship.

In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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About Koch Industries

Koch Industries, Inc. is an American privately-held multinational conglomerate corporation based in Wichita, Kansas. Its subsidiaries are involved in the manufacturing, refining, and distribution of petroleum, chemicals, energy, fiber, intermediates and polymers, minerals, fertilizers, pulp and paper, chemical technology equipment, ranching, finance, commodities trading, and investing. Koch owns Infor, Invista, Georgia-Pacific, Molex, Flint Hills Resources, Koch Pipeline, Koch Fertilizer, Koch Minerals, Matador Cattle Company, i360, and Guardian Industries. The firm employs 120,000 people in 60 countries, with about half of its business in the United States. The company is the largest non-Canadian landowner in the Athabasca oil sands. With annual revenues of $110 billion by 2014, the company is the largest privately held company in the United States. In 2007, it was ranked as the largest privately held company. If Koch Industries had been a public company in 2013, it would have ranked 17th in the Fortune 500. The company was founded by its namesake, Fred C. Koch, in 1940 after he developed an innovative crude oil refining process. Fred C. Koch died in 1967 and his majority interest in the company was split amongst his four sons. In June 1983, after a bitter legal and boardroom battle, the stakes of Frederick R. Koch and William "Bill" Koch were bought out for $1.1 billion and Charles Koch and David Koch became majority owners in the company. Charles owns 42% of the company; trusts for the benefit of Elaine Tettemer Marshall and Elaine's children, Preston Marshall and E. Pierce Marshall Jr., own 16% of the company. The heirs of David Koch, who died on August 23, 2019, own the balance, 42%, of the corporation.
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