Foreign Trade Zone Analyst
This role is available in Gaithersburg, MD or Wilmington, DE.
Would you like to use your expertise to transform trade compliance in a Foreign Trade Zone at a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines? If so, join our team as a Foreign Trade Zone Operator with AstraZeneca!
AstraZeneca is at an exciting time of new products and launches. We get to work with innovative and scientific products on our leading-edge end-to-end supply chain, using the latest technologies and modern facilities.
In Operations, we have a big ambition – to deliver more medicines to patients, quicker and more affordably. Backed by the investment, leadership, and a clear plan to get there, we bring personal dedication and out-of-the-box thinking.
The Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Operator can be based in Gaithersburg, MD or Wilmington, DE. In this role, you will be responsible for developing new FTZs, operating existing FTZs, and encourage FTZ Sites to remain in compliance with Customs and Border Protection.
What you will do:
Handle the daily/yearly operation of the zone including admissions to Customs, T&Es, HMF, zone to zone transfers, FTZ board report, payments to the grantee, being the subject matter expert on trade related activities for the site, etc.
Support the role out of new AstraZeneca FTZ(s) and the development and implementation of operational standards, procedures, and training vital to support a compliant FTZ while developing and maintaining working relationships with global counterparts to ensure timely, efficient, reliable, and compliant operations across the global supply chain
Support AstraZeneca FTZ manufacturing sites, conduct tours, and training, host Customs for annual compliance reviews, and be an FTZ representative on on-site projects and strategic initiatives
Develop positive relationships with all participating sites, international cross-functional teams, Customs Broker and Customs and Border Protection
Revitalize a standard operating procedure for all FTZs to use including customs broker clearance, FTZ inventory system, record retention processes, and training.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Minimum of five years’ experience in one or more of the following: Customs Brokerage or import/export operations or compliance.
Desired Qualifications:
Customs Broker License
FTZ Experience
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
So, what’s next?
Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $85,012.00 - $127,518.00 USD Annual.Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Date Posted
15-Oct-2025Closing Date
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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