Foreign Trade Zone Specialist

Red Wing Shoe Company•Red Wing, MN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Foreign Trade Zone Specialist is responsible for Red Wing Shoe Company’s foreign trade zone (FTZ) operations. The role works with company facilities to maintain required physical structures, security, policies, and U.S. Customs certifications, and ensures the accuracy and integrity of customs entries and related adjustments or discrepancies. It also facilitates import and export transportation of finished goods and raw materials across international borders. This hybrid position requires candidates to live within commuting distance of Red Wing, Minnesota, when hired. The employee works remotely and comes to the Red Wing office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with occasional additional in-person days for key business needs. The targeted hiring range is $70,600–$95,300, depending on qualifications; the expanded salary range may provide opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and two to five years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least two years of experience in international business, business administration, logistics, or a related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented, with a self-starter and take-charge attitude and good follow-up skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and multicultural viewpoints.
Strong organizational abilities, including setting plans and meeting multiple deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of U.S. import and other government agency regulations.
Knowledge of FTZ operating procedures.
Knowledge of inventory control and warehousing operations.
Movex System knowledge.

Responsibilities

Manage and reconcile daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual FTZ operations in compliance with U.S. Customs and the NAFTZ.
Coordinate with U.S. Customs on daily issues related to submissions into U.S. Commerce and provide data needed for customs audits.
Manage bonded movements from U.S. ports into the FTZ.
Manage in-bond movements for export shipments, coordinating with freight forwarders to ensure compliance with bond requirements.
Work with U.S. Customs during on-site audits.
Manage CTPAT compliance and ensure adherence to U.S. Customs and Border Protection laws and regulations, corporate policies, and applicable import/export procedures.
Coordinate with vendors, agents, and forwarders to ensure timely, cost-effective, and reliable delivery to U.S. warehouses.
Generate and track international documentation to comply with U.S. government export/import recordkeeping regulations.
Verify and determine HTS classifications, duty rates, marking requirements, and documentation requirements for imported products.
Manage compliance with USMCA, CAFTA, global customs and import/export regulations, and license requirements.
Oversee shipping methods to Canada with the BT department and warehouses, ensuring cost-effective shipping that complies with U.S. and Canadian customs requirements.
Reconcile and authorize U.S. Customs entries.
Reconcile and authorize freight invoices.