The FTZ & Customs Manager position will oversee a team of ten and will report directly to corporate directors and clients overseeing the FTZ and customs clearance operations for a major automotive manufacturing client.

Responsibilities:

• Process documentation required for Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations and customs clearances in accordance with Customs Regulations with careful attention to detail
• Ensure adherence to any relevant Governmental Regulations (partner government agencies, tariffs, license requirements, etc.)
• Assist in researching zone inventory balance discrepancies as necessary
• Maintain paperwork according to document retention procedures and create detailed and complete notes as required for recordkeeping purposes
• Keep customers updated as to admission and entry statuses as well as any issues in a professional and helpful manner
• Assist the FTZ Specialist and Director of FTZ Services with special projects as needed.
• Ensure any and all issues with accounts and transactions are resolved in a timely manner
• Audit files in coordination with other members of the FTZ Services department
• Engage in continuous education opportunities provided by the company, including off-site seminars, webinars, or industry events
• Support any post entry projects, including information-gathering for responses to CF28/29s
• Track monthly KPI's and report to client
• Act as operational focal point and provide ad-hoc advice to cross-functional peers
• Other tasks as directed by the Director of Foreign-Trade Zone Services

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in a customs brokerage and foreign-trade zone operations role with a freight forwarding company required
• Customs Broker License required
• Bachelor's Degree desired or equivalent education combined with practical experience in the field of import and foreign-trade zones.
• Strong knowledge of HTSUS classifications
• Certified Customs Specialist accreditation preferred
• Must possess intermediate to advanced level proficiency (including MS Office and FTZ entry/admission filing software)
• Experience in imports related to automotive or similar manufacturing industries
• Experience in an audit role
• Highly developed organizational and communications skills
• This role requires strong interpersonal attributes including strong ethical standards coupled with an understanding of the business implications of operational decisions