CUSTOMS & FTZ OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (STARLINK)

Are you passionate about international trade and customs compliance? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where no two days are the same? We're looking for a Customs and FTZ Operations Specialist to take charge of our import/FTZ operations, ensuring seamless global transactions and compliance with international regulations. If you're detail-oriented, love problem-solving, and want to make a direct impact on global supply chains, this is the role for you! As part of our team, you’ll be at the heart of our import operations—managing imports, navigating customs regulations, and ensuring compliance with international trade laws. You’ll collaborate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies, keeping our supply chain running smoothly and efficiently.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage daily import activities and coordinate with customs brokers, vendors, couriers, and freight forwarders.
• Determine accurate import/export classifications and ensure adherence to country-specific harmonized tariff schedules.
• Work with government agencies like FDA, EPA, and CBP, while handling duties related to Free Trade Agreements, AD/CVD, Section 201/301/232, and quota management.
• Oversee end-to-end FTZ processes, from daily transactions to auditing records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor U.S. imports for timely customs clearance and proactively resolve any issues that arise.
• Prepare and submit detailed reports to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and analyze key documents like CF3461, CF7501, and CF7512.
• Reconcile inventory records between internal systems and third-party FTZ systems, and conduct audits to maintain impeccable record-keeping.
• Assist in reviewing commercial invoices for outbound shipping requests to ensure compliance and accuracy.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree OR 4+ of experience working with U.S. Customs and/or other international trade regulatory agencies
• 1+ years of experience working with U.S. Foreign Trade Zones program including compliance and best practices
• 3+ years of experience of experience classifying Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Classification

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated ability to accurately classify goods, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations.
• In-depth experience with U.S. Customs regulations (19 CFR) and Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ), including the establishment and implementation of comprehensive import/export compliance programs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail and process optimization.
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation abilities to clearly convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• Skilled in individual negotiations with the ability to build relationships and influence outcomes across internal teams and external partners.
• Highly detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of thriving in fast-paced, dynamic environments with shifting priorities.
• Familiarity with government agency requirements like FDA, EPA, and Free Trade Agreements.
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail, especially when auditing and reviewing documentation.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, you’ll be working with multiple teams and external partners.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends when needed to meet major milestones
• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA, and requires being onsite - remote work is not considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range: 

Level I: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00/per year

Level II: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.