FTZ (Federal Trade Zone) Warehouse Administrator

Neovia Logistics Services•Union City, GA

About The Position

To provide coverage, training, and support for high volume Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ's) as well as multi-functions in the receiving, grief, and shipping offices. Must also ensure facility compliance with US Customs and Border Control requirements.

Requirements

1-3 years of foreign trade zone experience and/or related trade compliance role
Ability to make effective FTZ decisions and meet deadlines with no oversight
Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
Previous experience with receiving, grief and shipping in regard to international requirements
Commitment to detail, accuracy and follow-through
Ability to function in a team environment and make positive contribution
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient using the MS Office, advanced Microsoft Excel is a plus
Bachelor’s Degree or AA Degree, preferably in international trade, business administration, logistics or related experience
Experience with Integration Point software
Experience with SAP Warehouse Management System

Responsibilities

Setup and initiate all Foreign Trade Zone operations; ensure compliant activation with US Customer and Border control
Supervise and provide assistance and leadership to another location’s FTZ administrator
Operate FTZ management system and process daily zone transactions, including the submission of E-214’s and maintenance of required recordkeeping
Monitor and ensure product movement in and out of the foreign trade zone are accounted for and declared properly to U.S. Customs
Validate data within FTZ system against actual shipment documentation and inventory management system data, including verification of assist values
Ensure accurate and complete record keeping related to FTZ transactions
Reconcile daily inventory balances using Integration Point system
Assist the distribution center in managing and troubleshooting inventory discrepancies and adjustments. Declare discrepancies to U.S. Customs as required and report root causes to Foreign-Trade Zone Supervisor / Manager.
Prepare and submit weekly 3461/7501 filings to Customs Broker
Monitor daily shipments against weekly 3461 estimates and file a supplemental 3461 when necessary
Manage inbound movements to the FTZ from various ports as needed
Prepare weekly checklists for receiving team and track upcoming receipts
Create and maintain internal reporting of compliance performance measures and cost savings
Assist with the preparation of the annual FTZ board reports and annual U.S. Customs reconciliation report
Create and update FTZ internal procedures manual
Ensure effective communication between the Neovia Receiving team and Client
Assist with U.S. Customs’ audits.