Foreign Trade Zone / Bonded Warehouse Manager

Also called: FTZ Manager, Bonded Warehouse Supervisor

Runs a special warehouse where imported goods can be stored without paying customs duties until they leave.

A day in the life

An FTZ manager tracks every imported item with customs records, prepares reports for U.S. Customs, and helps companies save millions in tariffs legally.

Pay over a career

Starting
$51k
Typical
$82k
High
$133k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in supply chain or international business.

Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Supply Chain Management, International Business.

Outlook

Growing much faster than average (about 8% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 13-1081: Much faster than average (7% or higher).

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk for 10 years. AI tracks customs filings and inventory; legal accountability and working with customs officers stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Economics, Business, Government.

Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1081.

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