Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Greenville, North Carolina, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 3–5 years of FTZ operations experience with a focus on compliance (pharmaceutical experience preferred)
  • Strong experience developing policies, procedures, and controls related to FTZ management and trade compliance
  • SAP experience strongly preferred; familiarity with FTZ management software (e.g., Integration Point) is a plus
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP OF ANY KIND NOW OR IN THE FUTURE
  • Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain FTZ programs, policies, SOPs, and controls; ensure accurate import classification of pharmaceutical products in the Global Trade Classification (GTC) database; collaborate with shipping, export, and logistics teams to handle FTZ shipments in compliance with regulations
  • Conduct periodic self-audits, resolve discrepancies, file timely reports to CBP and other agencies, and stay current on regulatory changes affecting FTZ operations
  • Partner with management, supply chain, finance, IT, legal, and other departments to ensure smooth FTZ operations; provide training and guidance on FTZ policies
  • Promote a culture of trade compliance and continuous improvement; educate logistics and trade compliance teams on FTZ regulations; collaborate with government agencies for audits or informational requests
  • Support FTZ activation and ongoing operations; ensure FTZ activities meet regulatory and corporate objectives efficiently
  • Track and communicate changes in trade laws and regulations; proactively handle regulatory risks to FTZ operations

Skills

Foreign Trade Zone
FTZ Compliance
U.S. Customs
CBP Regulations
International Trade
GMP
Supply Chain
Warehouse Operations

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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