Azenta Life Sciences

Foreign Trade Zone Manager

US - Plainfield, IN

Sponsorship not specified$86k-$108kDetected 9 days ago

ComplianceSupply ChainLogisticsControlsLeadershipProblem Solving

About the role

Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships.
We provide unparalleled capabilities with our lab analysis, sample management and storage services, informatics software, and consumables, with the largest installed base managing over 1 billion samples globally.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency, traceability, and compliance rigor
Build strong partnerships across Operations, Quality, Finance, IT, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution
Identify risks and implement corrective actions
Own the FTZ Inventory Control and Recordkeeping System (ICRS) to ensure data accuracy and compliance
Establish and enforce strong controls to maintain data integrity and audit readiness
Lead cycle count program to maintain inventory accuracy; investigate variances and implement sustainable corrective actions
Manage daily FTZ operations (receipt, storage, movement, shipment)
Partner with Quality and Legal on risk mitigation and regulatory alignment
Support audits and lead continuous improvement efforts focused on compliance, accuracy, and efficiency
Maintain FTZ expertise and ensure compliance discipline

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field
5+ years of experience in FTZ operations, customs compliance, or regulated warehouse environments
Strong knowledge of CBP regulations (19 CFR 146) and FTZ procedures
Experience managing audits and regulatory interactions
Experience with inventory control systems (ICRS, WMS, or similar platforms)

FTZ certification or specialized customs compliance training
Experience implementing or scaling FTZ programs
Experience in life sciences or highly regulated environments
Join us and help enable life‑changing discoveries by keeping critical life science systems running reliably-every day.
This position is currently not eligible for any employment sponsorship.*
Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
United States Base
United States Base Compensation: $86,000.00 - $108,000.00

At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future.
All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity
Foreign Trade Zone Manager

$86,000.00 - $108,000.00
The posted pay range for this position is an estimate based on current market data and internal pay structure.
Final compensation may vary above or below this range depending on factors such as experience, education (including licensure and certifications), qualifications, performance, and geographic location, among other relevant business or organizational needs.
Maintain FTZ procedures, documentation, and reporting (admissions, transfers, withdrawals, annual reports)
Oversee preparation and submission of required FTZ documentation (admissions, transfers, withdrawals, annual reports)

Azenta Life Sciences is a global leader in the life sciences space with offices and operations, worldwide.
We are a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and genomic services across areas such as drug development, clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally.
The Foreign Trade Zone Manager is accountable for leading the site's Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) program with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and cross-functional leadership.
This role ensures all FTZ activities are executed accurately and in full adherence to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations while supporting efficient, scalable operations.
Coordinate zone admissions, transfers, and removals with internal teams and customers

This listing is sourced directly from Azenta Life Sciences's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.