FTZ Trade Compliance /Logistics Manager

Standard Aero•Grapevine, TX

About The Position

StandardAero is an independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul provider in the aerospace industry. The FTZ Trade Compliance / Logistics Manager is responsible, under periodic supervision, for developing and maintaining accurate customs information to support moderately complex Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations, including the logistical handling of international and overseas material entering and exiting the zone. The position manages customs compliance and logistics activities, international and domestic transportation functions, and related procedures, reporting, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Logistics, Transportation, Business Administration, or a similar discipline, or equivalent work experience and APICS certification training from specific subject training school programs.
5 to 7 plus years of experience related to customs activities and responsibilities, with basic familiarity with APICS principles and professional practices in relevant subject areas.
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization, vendors, and customers.
Professional verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to write, read, interpret, and act on technical software system documents related to customs and legal applications, professional standards, and philosophy.
Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision-making, negotiation, oral, and written communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of Canada and U.S. customs requirements and regulations.
Working knowledge of PCs in the current company operating system environment.
Working knowledge of production management computer systems.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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.
Working knowledge of related company instructions and processes.

Responsibilities

Take primary responsibility for customs activities and logistics supporting international and overseas movement of engines and components through customs import and export processes.
Maintain records required to manage the Foreign Trade Zone.
Enforce standard operating procedures to 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 the flow of goods into and out of the zone.
Work directly with vendors to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of goods to appropriate locations.
Inspect delivered goods to verify they match documentation requirements.
Handle delivery inconsistencies or delays into or out of the zone.
Create shipping documentation for in-bond shipments in accordance with military and DOT regulations.
Prepare required governmental surveys and reports.
Interact with Customs and Border Protection as necessary.
Audit transactions and processes and recommend continuous improvements.
Validate FTZ data against actual documentation to ensure accurate integration and information.
Process and verify FTZ-related data.
Update and report to direct management on FTZ activities.
Apply knowledge of ITAR/EAR regulations and licensing processes and assist with drafting and submitting authorizations.
Conduct Denied Party Screening and apply internal sanctioned or embargoed country policies.
Conduct HTS/Schedule B classifications for ERP and broker systems.
Conduct annual audits of the Trade Compliance Import/Export Program.
Support off-site locations on import/export trade compliance matters.
Ensure compliance with traffic laws; import/export, transportation, postal, and customs documentation and regulations.
Manage corporate, international, and domestic logistics functions and develop short- and long-range logistics strategies.
Design, modify, and maintain international logistics strategies for shipping materials and products among company locations and to customers.
Investigate and implement procedures and methods to reduce transportation costs.
Negotiate 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 according to company specifications.
Exercise authority over direct reports’ hiring, training, career development, performance appraisals, salary adjustments, promotion, discipline, health, safety, and employee relations.
Participate in appropriate management teams and assist with strategic plans, budgets, goals, and outcomes.
Carry out special projects as assigned.