Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Administrator

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Austin, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead the establishment and management of Ichor's Foreign Trade Zone, overseeing compliance and operations, while coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
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Who we are:

Ichor Systems is driving the next wave of innovation in semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing—and we’re looking for a Program Manager ready to make a big impact. As we expand our global footprint, launching and optimizing our new Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) will be key to our growth. Join a fast-moving, solutions-focused team where bold ideas, collaboration, and operational excellence fuel every day. If you love building from the ground up and turning complex logistics into scalable success, you’ll thrive at Ichor Systems.

 

Position Overview

The Program Manager – FTZ Implementation will spearhead the creation and launch of Ichor’s new Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) in Austin, TX, driving the project from concept to full activation. You’ll lead the entire implementation journey—owning the FTZ application process, partnering closely with our FTZ implementation experts and local CBP officials, deploying the selected ICRS platform, and integrating all FTZ capabilities with our enterprise systems, including Oracle Fusion Cloud. Once the zone is activated, you’ll step into the FTZ Administrator role, taking charge of compliance, day-to-day zone operations, reporting, and ongoing optimization. This is a high-impact role for someone who’s energized by building, coordinating, and delivering critical operational infrastructure.

 

What We Offer

  • PTO – 3 weeks annually, with accrual starting day one

  • Strong health care plans available for both individuals and family.

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) – Buy company stock at a discount through payroll deductions

  • 401(k) Match – Ichor Systems will match 50% of your contributions up to 8%.

  • Vesting is immediate, ensuring you have full ownership of both your contributions and the matching funds from the company.

  • Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance – Plus paid holidays, including a floating holiday

  • Tuition Reimbursement – For approved professional development

  • Competitive Pay – Includes shift differentials for swing shift and weekends


What You’ll Do

  • Serve as the primary project lead for FTZ setup and activation.

  • Coordinate all activities related to FTZ application submission, documentation, and site approval.

  • Evaluate and select the Inventory Control and Recordkeeping System (ICRS); ensure integration with Oracle Fusion Cloud.

  • Manage project timeline, budget, deliverables, and internal resource allocation.

  • Liaise with consultants, zone grantee, CBP, and internal stakeholders.

  • Develop and document FTZ operating procedures, training materials, and internal controls.

  • Oversee daily FTZ operations and ensure compliance with 19 CFR Part 146.

  • Manage admission filings, inventory reconciliation, weekly entries, and CBP reporting.

  • Conduct periodic audits, maintain SOPs, and manage corrective actions.

  • Support trade compliance reporting, duty savings analysis, and system enhancements.

  • Serve as company liaison to CBP, auditors, and other regulatory bodies.

     

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, International Trade, or related field.

  • Certified Zone Specialist (CZS) required; FTZ Administrator Certification or similar preferred.

  • 5–7 years of experience in trade compliance, supply chain, and semiconductor manufacturing operations.

     

Core Competencies:

  • Experience implementing and managing an FTZ program.

  • Proficiency with Oracle Fusion Cloud (Inventory, SCM, Trade modules), FTZ ICRS solutions, and Microsoft office 365 tools.

  • Project management certification or equivalent experience.

  • Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

  • Ability to work collaboratively across global, cross-functional teams.

     

Ichor is committed to supporting your personal well-being and professional development. Our benefits are designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, provide peace of mind, and prepare for your future. We offer medical, dental, and vision plans across all locations, allowing team members to select the coverage that best meets their healthcare needs and budget. Our benefits also include a paid time-off program and paid holidays to support your time away from work. A summary of our Benefits will be provided during the interview process.

  

ITAR ONLY 
The business site where this position is located is an ITAR-compliant operation. Due to ITAR regulations, Ichor Systems is only able to employ US Persons. A US person is a lawful permanent resident (immigrant with “green card” permanent authorization to work document) or who is a protected person (a citizen, a national, a refugee, or a person granted asylum). Non-citizens with other visas are not eligible for hire at this location. 

 

Ichor Systems Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

About Us
Ichor is an experienced leader in the critical subsystems and turnkey process equipment marketplace.  Our capabilities enable the design and creation of a complete outsourced solution ranging from product concept to turnkey manufacturing to legacy service.

Ichor offers world-class process engineering, value added manufacturing, materials management and testing capabilities. Our 1500+ employees are strategically located to provide our customers with the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams.

Our continued expansion of capabilities in South East Asia better aligns our production facilities with our customers' supply chain strategies. This further enables our expansion into new products and markets.

Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California with manufacturing locations in Oregon, Texas, Singapore, Malaysia and the UK.  Our sales and engineering office is strategically located in Silicon Valley, California.
About the Team
Ichor is the experienced leader in the critical subsystems and turnkey process equipment marketplace. Our capabilities enable the design and creation of a complete outsourced solution ranging from product concept to manufacturing to legacy service. Ichor offers world-class process engineering, manufacturing, materials management, and testing capabilities. Our 1,400+ employees worldwide are strategically located to provide our customers with the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams. We have a friendly, business-oriented environment and offer a comprehensive benefits plan that includes, medical, dental, vision, health savings account, paid time off, life insurance, short term disability and 401K with generous employer match. 

Ichor Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Ichor Systems will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. 

Top Skills

Ftz Icrs Solutions
Microsoft Office 365
Oracle Fusion Cloud
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The Company
HQ: Fremont, CA
762 Employees

What We Do

We are a leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of critical fluid delivery subsystems and components for semiconductor capital equipment. Our product offerings include gas and chemical delivery systems and subsystems, collectively known as fluid delivery systems and subsystems, which are key elements of the process tools used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices. Our gas delivery subsystems deliver, monitor, and control precise quantities of the specialized gases used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as etch and deposition. Our chemical delivery systems and subsystems precisely blend and dispense the reactive liquid chemistries used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as chemical-mechanical planarization, electroplating, and cleaning. We also provide precision-machined components, weldments, e‑beam and laser-welded components, precision vacuum and hydrogen brazing and surface treatment technologies, and other proprietary products. This vertically integrated portion of our business is primarily focused on metal and plastic parts that are used in gas and chemical systems, respectively. We are strategically located to provide the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams. Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California, and we have production facilities in California, Oregon, Texas, Nevada, Minnesota, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Mexico, and the UK, staffed by our 2000+ team members.

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