Foreign Trade Specialist

YOUR ROLEAre you known for leadership skills? Are you passionate about Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations? If so, we have an opportunity that would allow you to oversee foreign trade zone operations in Miami, FL and ensure compliance with all CBP/FTZ regulations and other US regulatory agency requirements.WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?In this role you will supervise the local FTZ production team, work closely with the FTZ user/client, act as Zone Administrator, and support the FTZ Director.Key Accountabilities:Provide supervision, direction, and leadership to direct reports including managing employee performanceContinuous improvement of internal FTZ operating proceduresEnsure compliance by auditing CBP documentation, FTZ transactions, and warehouse inventoryLiaison with user, carriers, CBP local port, and other internal deptsWork with other stakeholders and IT to resolve EDI, ASN, and system issuesEnsure timely & accurate filings of e214, 3461, 7501, and 7512 data to CBPManage high volume department production within carrier and warehouse cut off times.Research & resolve system, concurrence, and inventory balance issuesCreate and maintain work instructions for all processesOversee inbound zone-to-zone admittancesEnsure all FTZ records are maintained in accordance with applicable recordkeeping regulationsEnsure FTZ Operations manuals are kept up-to-date and accurately reflect current operations and practicesWHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GEDMinimum 3-5 years in related Foreign Trade Zone and/or customs brokerage experience, or Warehouse Operations.Prior experience supervising other employees or projectsAlso Preferred:Customs Broker LicenseBachelor’s DegreeSkills:Knowledgeable in US Customs, FTZ, and International Trade with a basic understanding of customs valuation, HTS codes, compliance/audit, trade programs, and zone operationsWorking knowledge of inventory control systems, warehousing and logistics activities including import, export, and Customhouse brokerageMust be able to read, write, and speak English fluentlyAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applicationsUnderstanding of operating processes, business process standardization and enabling technologiesCharacteristics:High degree of logic, initiative, self-organization and motivationProven ability to get things done, critical thinker, and team playerHighly developed written, verbal, and inter-personal skills to manage and motivateStrong situational analysis and quickly solve problems, work under tight deadlinesAbility to analyze complex problems and develop appropriate solutionsTravel Requirements: No travel is required in this positionSchedule: 4 days in office, currently 1 day remote but subject to change. Available on-call for weekend