Foreign Trade Zone Specialist

This role follows a hybrid work model, offering flexibility to work remotely while coming together in the office in Red Wing, MN on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for collaboration. There may also be occasional in-person "Moments that Matter" and key business needs throughout the year that require additional days in the office. Candidates should live within commuting distance of Red Wing, MN at the time of hire. At Red Wing, regardless of working in roles that are fully remote, onsite, or hybrid, what matters most is working together, staying connected, and putting care into everything we do. GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: Responsible for the foreign trade zone (FTZ) operations. Works with each facility to ensure physical structure, security and all policies are followed to maintain U.S. Customs certifications. Ensures integrity of entries and adjustments/discrepancies of entries are correct to provide accurate data to U.S. Customs. Facilitate import and export transportation of finished goods and raw materials crossing international borders to and from worldwide locations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: • Manage and reconcile all daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual FTZ operations in compliance with U.S. Customs and the NAFTZ. • Work directly with U.S. Customs to coordinate all daily issues related to the submissions into US Commerce as well as supply any needed data for customs audits. • Manage bonded movements from U.S. ports into the FTZ. • Manage in-bond movements for export shipments by working with freight forwarders to be sure they are compliant with bond requirements. • Work with U.S. Customs during on-site audits. • Manage CTPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) to ensure compliance, as well as ensuring adherence to U.S. Customs Border and Protection Laws and Regulations, corporate policies, and procedures applicable to all importation and exportation of materials/finished goods. • Arrange and ensure delivery performance to all warehouses located in the United States by working with vendors, agents, and forwarders to expedite orders in the fastest, yet most cost effective and reliable method for on-time delivery to customers. • Generate and track all international documentation to ensure compliance with U.S. Government Export/Import regulations record keeping. • Verify and determine HTS Classifications, duty rates, marking and documentation requirements for imported products. • Manage compliance with USMCA, CAFTA, global customs and import/export regulations and license requirements. • Oversee management of shipping methods to Canada by working with BT department and warehouses to provide cost effective and U.S. and Canada customs compliant shipping to our customers in Canada. • Reconcile and authorize U.S. Customs Entries. • Reconcile and authorize freight invoices Qualifications EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and two to five years related experience/training; or equivalent combination education and experience. Minimum two years of experience in international business, business administration, logistics or related experience. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Knowledge of US import and other government agency regulations • Knowledge of FTZ operating procedures. • Knowledge of inventory control and warehousing operations • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Movex System knowledge preferred • Good written and verbal communication skills. • Must be detail oriented • Must be a self-starter with a take-charge attitude and good follow-up skills • Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and multi-cultural viewpoints. • Strong organizational abilities to set plans and meet deadlines of multiple takes.