FTZ Specialist

Job Responsibilities:

• Support Global Trade FTZ program and vendor management
  • Conduct audits of FTZ estimates admissions and weekly customs entries.
  • Manage and monitor external partners including weekly meetings, compliance requests, shipment validations, etc.
  • Monitor, measure and develop reports with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Evaluate new government requirements and partner with regional teams to ensure import compliance.
  • Ensure legal regulatory compliance with all aspects of FTZ operations.
  • Manage any system related issues and root cause analysis.
  • Manage classification-specific projects as assigned.
  • Manage and present metrics to management team.
  • Conduct desk verifications and on-site audits with external partners.
• Create and maintain process and procedures.
• Create effective and clear communication with stakeholders (Emails, Presentations, etc.).

Key Qualifications:

• 6+ years of increased responsibility in import customs compliance roles (professional services firm(s), Fortune 500 company, etc.).
• Licensed Customs Broker License preferred.
• Advanced FTZ experience and managing external partners.
• Knowledge of US Customs programs including Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders, and PGAs (e.g. FDA, EPA).
• Proficiency with MS Office and SAP-GTS.
• Project Management experience.
• Data management, KPIs, metrics development and management.
• FTZ Audit program management.

Education & Experience:

• BA/BS degree plus 6+ years of equivalent practical work experience.
• A Master’s and/or JD degree is a plus.