Americas - FTZ Administrator

• Daily filing of zone admission. Prepare and file the weekly customs entry, weekly entry estimate, and in bond document creation to support export from the FTZ

• Coordination of Customs issues for inbound foreign goods and Processing and verifying FTZ related data & Interdepartmental coordination with other departments impacted by imports

• Validate data within the FTZ Integration Point Inventory Record Keeping, including verification and application of assist values

• Organize and maintain all required document for US Customs. Maintain the FTZ manual and all documented procedures.

• Inventory reconciliation and verification of inventory transactions which includes preparation of annual FTZ Board reports

• Perform all system testing of the FTZ software to include data interfaces, data integrity and system functionality for all software upgrades prior to implementation into the live production system.
• Serve as a liaison between the company, CBP, and other government agencies
• Support annual FTZ inspection with CBP
• Develop and implement procedures to ensure compliance with FTZ regulations and CBP regulations
• Prepare and submit required reports, including the FTZ Annual Report
• Stay up-to-date on changes in customs regulations and trade agreements

• Basic knowledge of US Harmonized Tariff System and US Customs regulations preferred.

• Basic knowledge of and experience with SAP and Integration Point software is preferred

• High School diploma required. Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

• Knowledge of business, accounting, and/or import concepts preferred.

• Foreign Trade Zone, Customs Brokerage, Logistics or Inventory experience is helpful

• Basic understanding of Inventory controls in a high-volume Distribution Center

• Project Management experience in the Regulatory arena

• Basic financial and business acumen

• Effective Decision Making

• Good Project management skills

• Ability to interpret business, financial, and operational information to recommend business decisions.

• Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal form.

• Detail oriented, with ability to solve problems and deliver required results with minimal supervision

• Operate Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

• Information technology skills, familiarity with FTZ software, SAP and Microsoft Office

• Analytical Skills

• Customs background check required (CBP Form 3078)
• Licensed customs broker preferred but not required

This document describes the general nature and level of work only. It is not designed to cover an exhaustive list of all skills, activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities may be added at any time. This description may be changed at the company’s discretion at any time, with or without notice.