What are the responsibilities and job description for the FTZ Specialist - Consultant position at Gateway Recruiting, INC.?
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.
