Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Site Specialist

Safran Group•Carson, CA

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About The Position

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip. Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Foreign Trade Zone Site Specialist you'll play a pivotal part on our Programs team. The Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Site is a secure area under U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)'s supervision working outside of the CBP territory. As an FTZ Administrator, you will oversee the intricate logistics of both foreign and domestic merchandise within our designated zones, ensuring seamless operations, from storage to manufacturing. Your role is pivotal in maintaining compliance with U.S. and local laws, while also driving innovation through cost-saving strategies and supporting the Safran Cabin Compliance Team. Summary of Duties: • Manage Merchandise Movement: Coordinate with customs broker and Safran Cabin Compliance Team activities related to movements (CF214, CF7512, CF7501, CF3461, etc), operations, storage, exhibition, assembly, manufacturing, and processing of merchandise within foreign trade zones. • Regulatory Compliance: Follow all procedures aligning with U.S. CBP regulations. Perform audits and recommend corrections to 214s, 7512s, 7501s broker has submitted. Escalate to FTZ Project Manager and Safran Cabin Compliance Team for approval of needed corrections. • Documentation & Coordination: Lead efforts with third-party providers to manage documentation requirements and facilitate smooth operations. Identify new documentation requirements as tariff and FTZ regulations change and evolve; coordinate with Cabin Compliance team, as appropriate. • Data Management: Manage and maintain updated product data within the ERP and FTZ software systems - including description, units, HTS, country of origin, and PGA details if applicable. Research and coordinate with functional representatives when data is found to be incorrect or incomplete. • Inventory Management: Leverage technical knowledge and experience to manage, update and declare goods received into the zone on a daily basis. Coordinate with Cabin Compliance team when needed to ensure consistency with policy and other locations. • Develop Processes: Maintain and update the FTZ Manual as needed to support streamlined processes that enhance operational efficiency. Identify process improvements where applicable to maximize efficiency and reduce cost. Share information with Cabin Compliance Team to identify best practices. • Technology Utilization: Maintain training and current knowledge of FTZ-related software and tools to optimize workflow. • Metrics Implementation: Implement and report metrics on a quarterly basis to the business. Propose and implement cost-saving and efficiency improvement projects within the zone. • Training & Support: Participate and maintain training initiatives aimed at enhancing compliance awareness and best operational practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree relevant to the field or equivalent practical experience in International Trade/Logistics
Minimum 3-5 years Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations experience, including related roles showcasing a strong understanding of international trade or logistics.
Proficiency in ERP systems
Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong oral and written communications skills
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail
Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of QAD FTZ software.
Customs brokerage experience.
Experience in International Logistics Compliance.

Responsibilities

Manage Merchandise Movement: Coordinate with customs broker and Safran Cabin Compliance Team activities related to movements (CF214, CF7512, CF7501, CF3461, etc), operations, storage, exhibition, assembly, manufacturing, and processing of merchandise within foreign trade zones.
Regulatory Compliance: Follow all procedures aligning with U.S. CBP regulations. Perform audits and recommend corrections to 214s, 7512s, 7501s broker has submitted. Escalate to FTZ Project Manager and Safran Cabin Compliance Team for approval of needed corrections.
Documentation & Coordination: Lead efforts with third-party providers to manage documentation requirements and facilitate smooth operations. Identify new documentation requirements as tariff and FTZ regulations change and evolve; coordinate with Cabin Compliance team, as appropriate.
Data Management: Manage and maintain updated product data within the ERP and FTZ software systems - including description, units, HTS, country of origin, and PGA details if applicable. Research and coordinate with functional representatives when data is found to be incorrect or incomplete.
Inventory Management: Leverage technical knowledge and experience to manage, update and declare goods received into the zone on a daily basis. Coordinate with Cabin Compliance team when needed to ensure consistency with policy and other locations.
Develop Processes: Maintain and update the FTZ Manual as needed to support streamlined processes that enhance operational efficiency. Identify process improvements where applicable to maximize efficiency and reduce cost. Share information with Cabin Compliance Team to identify best practices.
Technology Utilization: Maintain training and current knowledge of FTZ-related software and tools to optimize workflow.
Metrics Implementation: Implement and report metrics on a quarterly basis to the business. Propose and implement cost-saving and efficiency improvement projects within the zone.
Training & Support: Participate and maintain training initiatives aimed at enhancing compliance awareness and best operational practices.

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