FTZ Administrator

QAD, Inc.•Atlanta, GA

1d•$80,000 - $195,000•Remote

About The Position

QAD, Inc. has an immediate opening for a knowledgeable individual to assist QAD in implementing its Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) software. This individual will provide professional services to our customers for the implementation of our FTZ software in large manufacturing and distribution companies across a wide variety of industries. What you will be doing: You will be working directly with our customer's compliance and technical teams to map data from the customers systems into QAD FTZ, validate and test data feeds, and work with the customers to develop process flows and procedures for their unique FTZ processing needs. You will work closely with the customer's FTZ consultant, as well as QAD's team of project managers, and technical engineers to assist and support you during the implementation process. Where You Will Be Working: This is a remote position based in the US.

Requirements

4+ years of experience implementing or operating FTZs
First-hand understanding of foreign-trade zone operations, and related processes
Ability to work on multiple projects at once and deliver on-time results
Have a working knowledge of logistics activities including import activities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The individual should be self motivated and be capable of working as part of a team, or alone
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Understanding of XML file structure and ability to validate data format
Understanding of flat-files and ability to validate data format
Understanding of electronic communication methods
The only requirement is that the candidate must reside in the United States or a U.S. territory.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server is a plus
Understanding of programming languages and methodologies is a plus
Experience implementing FTZ systems preferred but not mandatory
Experience operating FTZ systems
Experience with Import and Export systems, compliance systems
Experience creating and executing test cases and test scripts
Experience implementing, data-mapping, integrating is a plus

Responsibilities

Administering foreign-trade zones existing for QAD clients.
Prepare and ﬁle (submit) all daily FTZ admissions (e-214).
Prepare weekly estimates and entries to CBP (3461 & 7501)
Ensure all weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual FTZ forms and reports necessary for FTZ operations are submitted and reviewed for accuracy.
Maintain proper record keeping required for management of the FTZ.
Operate the FTZ inventory control and recordkeeping system.
Interact with Customs and Border Protection if necessary
Routinely update and report to direct management concerning activities related to the Foreign-Trade Zone.
Process and verify FTZ-related data.
Validate FTZ data against actual documentation as needed to ensure the accuracy of integration and information.
Provide compliance-related services related to customers for ongoing Foreign-Trade Zone activities.
Onboarding new customer implementation projects
You will work directly with our customer's compliance and technical teams to facilitate training needs. You will also work closely with the customer's FTZ consultant, QAD's team of project managers, and technical engineers to assist and support you during the implementation process

Benefits

Your health and well being are important to us at QAD. We provide programs that help you strike a healthy work-life balance.
Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation.
Collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done.
An atmosphere of growth and opportunity, where idea-sharing is always prioritized over level or hierarchy.
U.S. benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid-time off, parental leave, and well-being programs

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