FTZ Operations / Logistics Manager

Standard Aero•DFW Airport, TX

About The Position

StandardAero is an independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul provider in the aerospace industry. The FTZ Operations / Logistics Manager is responsible, under periodic supervision, for developing and maintaining accurate customs information to support moderately complex Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations, including logistics for international and overseas material entering and leaving the zone. The role manages corporate, international, and domestic logistics functions and develops short- and long-range logistics strategies for shipping materials and products among company locations and to customers. It also supports strategic planning, budgets, goals, and outcomes as part of appropriate management teams, and carries out special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Logistics, Transportation, Business Administration, or a similar discipline, or equivalent work experience and APICS certification training obtained through specific subject training programs.
5 to 7+ years of experience related to FTZ/customs activities and responsibilities.
Basic familiarity with APICS principles and professional practices in relevant subject areas.
Ability to interact with all organizational levels, vendors, and customers.
Demonstrated professional verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision-making, negotiation, oral, and written communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of Canadian and U.S. customs requirements and regulations.
Working knowledge of PCs in the current company operating-system environment and production-management computer systems.
Authorization to work in the U.S.
Familiarity with ITAR/EAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

Strong mathematical aptitude and analysis skills for research, analysis, and report development.
Expert computer skills with Microsoft business applications or other inventory systems/software.

Responsibilities

Take primary responsibility for customs activities and logistics supporting international and overseas movement of engines and components through the customs import/export process.
Maintain records required for FTZ management and enforce standard operating procedures that comply with federal regulations.
Build relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders, business, quality, and operations personnel, Customs Agency personnel, and international expediting services to resolve freight problems.
Facilitate and expedite goods entering and leaving the zone; coordinate with vendors to ensure prompt and accurate delivery.
Inspect deliveries against documentation requirements and address delivery inconsistencies or delays.
Prepare shipping documentation for in-bond shipments in accordance with military and DOT regulations.
Prepare required governmental surveys and reports.
Audit transactions and processes, recommend continuous improvements, validate FTZ data against documentation, and process and verify FTZ-related data.
Routinely update and report to direct management on FTZ activities.
Conduct Denied Party Screening and apply internal sanctions and embargoed-country policies; perform HTS/Schedule B classifications for ERP and broker systems.
Ensure compliance with traffic laws; import/export, transportation, postal, and customs regulations and documentation requirements.
Develop and maintain international logistics strategies for shipping materials and products to, between, and from company locations and customers.
Investigate and implement procedures and methods to reduce transportation costs.
Negotiate service terms, conditions, freight rates, and classifications with carriers; audit and approve freight-bill payments.
Set performance goals and prepare freight-cost analyses and performance measures to assess effectiveness and efficiency.
File and resolve carrier claims for lost or damaged goods.
Ensure materials, parts, and assemblies are stored efficiently for shipping and prepared to company specifications.
Exercise authority over direct reports, including hiring, training, career development, performance appraisal, salary adjustments, promotion, discipline, health, safety, and employee relations.
Participate in management teams and assist with strategic plans, budgets, goals, and outcomes.
Carry out special projects as assigned.