What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreign Trade Zone Manager position at Henis Group?
Our Client
Our client is a fifth-generation, family-owned leader in the home furnishings industry. Their Anderson, SC distribution center is a large, award-winning facility (190 employees) recognized as a Best Place to Work in South Carolina and a certified Great Place to Work. The culture is positive, stable, and built on trust — not micromanagement.
This site cuts, processes, and ships high-end interior design products for designers across the country. The Foreign Trade Zone is a key strategic piece of their operation, driving significant cost savings and ensuring smooth movement of imported materials.
The Role
This is a high-impact, on-site FTZ leadership role for someone who wants full ownership of a critical operational function. You will oversee the entire FTZ program — compliance, reporting, daily transactions, systems, audits, and agency relationships — while managing two direct reports and partnering closely with accounting, warehouse/receiving, and senior leadership.
The ideal person brings accuracy, discipline, and confidence. You’ll be stepping into a well-run FTZ with strong processes, clean audits, and a great relationship with Customs and Border Patrol.
What You’ll Own
You will lead all FTZ operations end-to-end: daily admissions and withdrawals, inventory control and reconciliation, CBP documentation, FTZ reporting, audit management, training, risk management, and cross-department collaboration. You’ll maintain all FTZ systems and SOPs, oversee data accuracy, support compliance initiatives, and serve as the primary contact for Customs, auditors, brokers, and internal leadership. The role is primarily office-based with some floor presence inside the secured FTZ area.
What You Bring
- Direct FTZ experience (required).
- Experience with U.S. Customs, import/export processes, and compliance.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy with filings and documentation.
- Experience with FTZ software (Thomson Reuters/Thompson Rutgers or similar is a plus).
- Ability to lead and develop two direct reports.
- Strong communication skills across accounting, warehouse, receiving, and leadership.
- Comfortable working independently with minimal oversight.
- Industry background is flexible — transferable FTZ experience is fully acceptable.
Benefits
Our client offers a strong, employee-focused benefits package, including:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- High-quality, affordable medical insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Stable Monday–Friday schedule with work-life balance
- Inclusive culture with low turnover and consistent recognition as a top workplace
Salary : $85,000 - $100,000