Foreign-Trade Zone Coordinator

Stanley Black & Decker • Fort Mill, SC

2d • $51,700 - $83,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Foreign-Trade Zone Coordinator, you’ll be part of our Fort Mill team working as a hybrid employee. You’ll get to: Responsible for the day-to-day operations of SBD FTZs. Supports compliance in opening and managing Fort Mill, Fontana, Northlake and Hagerstown as an FTZC for both imports and exports. Support receiving and inventory control, as well as understanding manufacturing (inverted tariffs), and domestic and export shipping. Manages and processes daily FTZ Admissions (CF214) and weekly filings (3461, 7501), ensuring accurate Customs documentation and compliance. Retrieves, prints, and distributes shipping documents from Cargo Manager or email to support daily zone admissions. Maintains accurate records of product movements into and out of the FTZ, ensuring proper Customs filings and compliance. Performs daily inventory reconciliation between SAP and FTZ software and troubleshoots discrepancies in collaboration with warehouse and MRP systems. Supports FTZ software implementations, including working alongside the FTZ Manager to support compliance in opening and managing Northlake and Hagerstown DC and other locations as needed. Maintains and retains FTZ files and records in accordance with Customs law, including weekly electronic backups. Manages exports from FTZ (CF7512) and consults with DC personnel on export procedures and documentation. Provides quarterly Harbor Maintenance Fee payments and participates in quarterly internal audits of Zone operations, reporting results to management. Follows and maintains SOPs for FTZ tasks, updates the Operations Manual and exhibits, and maintains an audit system to verify site compliance. Monitors FTZ savings, provides annual FTZ reports (Yearly Blanket CBP form 216, Annual Reconciliation, Certification Letter, FTZ Board Report), and acts as liaison with other functional areas to ensure accurate FTZ reporting and compliance.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Foreign Trade Zones Board regulations, Customs regulations, and how these apply to FTZ operations and be aware of all aspects of operating a zone.
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and advanced aptitude for working across multiple systems.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a process-oriented approach, and is an effective problem solver.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; proven team player who can also work well independently and consistently achieve commitments.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of trade compliance experience; or 5 years FTZ administration experience and/or Licensed Customs Broker credentials are desirable.
• SAP, One Source/Integration Point FTZ Platform, and WMS.net software knowledge highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with distribution, transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing operations is helpful.
• Ability to travel to necessary sites for training and on-site meetings (Approximately 10%).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of SBD FTZs.
• Supports compliance in opening and managing Fort Mill, Fontana, Northlake and Hagerstown as an FTZC for both imports and exports.
• Support receiving and inventory control, as well as understanding manufacturing (inverted tariffs), and domestic and export shipping.
• Manages and processes daily FTZ Admissions (CF214) and weekly filings (3461, 7501), ensuring accurate Customs documentation and compliance.
• Retrieves, prints, and distributes shipping documents from Cargo Manager or email to support daily zone admissions.
• Maintains accurate records of product movements into and out of the FTZ, ensuring proper Customs filings and compliance.
• Performs daily inventory reconciliation between SAP and FTZ software and troubleshoots discrepancies in collaboration with warehouse and MRP systems.
• Supports FTZ software implementations, including working alongside the FTZ Manager to support compliance in opening and managing Northlake and Hagerstown DC and other locations as needed.
• Maintains and retains FTZ files and records in accordance with Customs law, including weekly electronic backups.
• Manages exports from FTZ (CF7512) and consults with DC personnel on export procedures and documentation.
• Provides quarterly Harbor Maintenance Fee payments and participates in quarterly internal audits of Zone operations, reporting results to management.
• Follows and maintains SOPs for FTZ tasks, updates the Operations Manual and exhibits, and maintains an audit system to verify site compliance.
• Monitors FTZ savings, provides annual FTZ reports (Yearly Blanket CBP form 216, Annual Reconciliation, Certification Letter, FTZ Board Report), and acts as liaison with other functional areas to ensure accurate FTZ reporting and compliance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level