Foreign Trade Zone/DEA Coordinator

Life Science Logistics • Brownsburg, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Foreign Trade Zone/DEA Coordinator will operate the FTZ/DEA inventory control using ERP systems Tecsys and QAD FTZ. This role involves verifying and auditing inventory transactions, ensuring data accuracy, and managing import documentation. The coordinator will track receipts, prepare necessary entries, and maintain all FTZ/DEA forms and reports. This position requires advising on import/export restrictions and collaborating with various agencies to facilitate the clearance of goods. A key aspect is ensuring accurate inventory recording and resolving issues in accordance with established policies and procedures, while also maintaining proper record-keeping and management reporting.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in business / supply chain, Logistics or related field and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an FTZ, import operations, or customs compliance function field or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with ability to manage multiple tasks with effective organizational skills and able to establish priorities.
• Experience performing any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain data for use in maintaining regulatory compliance records.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with demanding deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong computer literacy (including MS Office and FTZ QAD entry/admission filing software)
• Ability to check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transaction records.
• Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks within specific timeline rules.
• Must be able to successfully pass all preliminary employment requirements (i.e., background check and drug screen)
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Being able to navigate through ERP system – Tecsys Elite and QAD FTZ
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills: Outlook, Excel (including Statistics and Pivot Tables), Access, PowerPoint, Word
• Experience with warehouse or supply chain environments
• Understanding of supply chain transportation
• Ability to conduct/track analytics related to Client performance.
• Clear and Professional diction in English
• Professional phone etiquette

Responsibilities

• Operate the FTZ/DEA inventory control, using our ERP systems Tecsys and QAD FTZ.
• Verify and audit inventory transactions; process and related data are complete and accurate.
• Request or compile necessary import documentation, such as customs invoices, certificates of origin, and cargo-control documents.
• Track and manage receipts by monitoring inbound shipments; prepare in-transit entries and/or permit-to-transfers as required.
• Prepare, maintain, and record all daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual FTZ/DEA forms and reports ensuring that they are timely, complete, and accurate.
• Work to ensure inventory transactions are recorded accurately and resolve issues in accordance to established FTZ/DEA policies and procedures.
• Advise others on import and export restrictions, FTZ/DEA requirements, quotas, or other Customs-related matters.
• Confer with distribution centers, shippers, and officials of various agencies to facilitate clearance of goods through customs and quarantine.
• Monitor or trace the location of goods.
• Audit and verify the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to inventory transactions.
• Maintain proper record keeping and management reporting.

Benefits

• LifeScience Logistics is an equal opportunity employer that takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What This Job Offers

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