Job DescriptionFTZ Operations / Logistics ManagerAs a
FTZ Operations / Logistics Manager, under periodic supervision is responsible for the development and maintenance of accurate customs information of a moderate to complex level to support Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations including logistical handling of international and overseas material entering and exiting the zone environment.
What You'll Do:- Take primary responsibility for all customs activities and logistics in support of international and overseas movement of engines and components requiring prompt and efficient handling through the customs import/export process.
- Maintain proper recordkeeping required for management of the FTZ.
- Responsible for enforcing standard operating procedures to comply with federal regulations.
- Build relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders, business, quality, and operations personnel, Customs Agency personnel and international expediting services to help resolve any freight problems.
- Facilitate and expedite the flow of goods into an out of the zone.
- Deal directly with vendors to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of goods to appropriate locations.
- Inspect goods upon delivery to verify delivered goods match all documentation requirements.
- Handle any delivery inconsistencies or delays into or out of the zone.
- Create shipping documentation per military and DOT regulations for shipments in bond.
- Prepare governmental surveys and other reports as required.
- Conduct audits of transactions and processes and make recommendations on continuous improvements.
- Validate FTZ data against actual documentation as needed to ensure accuracy of integration and information.
- Process and verify FTZ related data.
- Routinely update and report to direct management concerning activities related to the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ).
- Familiar with ITAR/EAR Regulations.
- Conduct Denied Party Screening and process internal sanction/embargoed country policies to ensure compliance.
- Conduct HTS/Schedule B classifications to populate ERP Systems and Broker systems.
- Ensures compliance with traffic laws, import/export documentation and regulations, transportation and postal regulations, and required custom regulations.
- Manages corporate, international and domestic logistics functions.
- Develops short- and long-range logistics strategies.
- Designs, modifies and maintains international logistics strategy for shipping materials and products to, between, and from all company locations and customers.
- Investigates and implements new procedures and methods to reduce transportation costs.
- Negotiates terms, conditions, freight rates and classifications with carriers for services and preferential rates.
- Audits and approves payment of freight bills.
- Sets performance goals; prepares various freight cost analyses and measures of performance to determine level of effectiveness and efficiency.
- Files and resolves claim with carriers for loss or damage to goods.
- Assures the materials, parts and assemblies are stored in an efficient manner for shipping and are prepared in accordance with company specifications.
- Exercises authority in hiring, training, career development, performance appraisal, salary adjustments, promotion, discipline, health, safety and the general employee relations of direct reports.
- Actively participates in the appropriate management team(s), assisting with the development and realization of strategic plans, budgets, goals and outcomes.
- Carries out special projects as assigned.
Position Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Materials, Logistics, Transportation, Business Administration or similar disciplines, or equivalent work experience and APICS certification training obtained from specific subject training school programs.
- 5 to 7 plus years' experience related to FTZ / Customs activities and responsibilities with basic familiarity with APICS principles including the best professional practices in subject areas.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels within the organization, vendors, and customers.
- Fully competent professional demonstrated verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, negotiation, oral and written communication skills.
- Thorough knowledge of Canada customs and U.S. customs requirements and regulations.
- Working knowledge of PCs in the current company operating system environment.
- Working knowledge of production management computer systems.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred Characteristics:- Strong mathematical aptitude and analysis skills for researching, analyzing, and developing research and reports.
- Demonstrated expert computer skills with Microsoft business applications or other inventory systems/software.
Benefits that make life better:- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
- Paid Time Off starting on day one
- Bonus opportunities
- Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Learning & Training opportunities
