Foreign Trade Zone Coordinator

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Job description

The Bunzl Safety Division is currently seeking a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Coordinator for our location in Memphis, TN. The Foreign Trade Zone Coordinator is responsible for managing and overseeing the operations of the company's foreign-trade zone. This role ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and policies, maintains accurate documentation, coordinates with various departments, and optimizes FTZ benefits for the company. This position is on-site in Memphis and will include conducting daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly processes required to administer a compliant and efficient Foreign Trade Zone.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, file, and 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
• Routinely update and report to direct management concerning activities related to the FTZ
• 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 audits of the FTZ warehouse and ensure security measures are in place
• Multitask, prioritize, and problem solve
• Manage professional customer service and maintain customer success

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Business, or related field preferred
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) certification preferred
• 3+ years of experience administering a foreign trade zone or related professional import experience in a real-world environment
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience of various Customs/Logistics concepts, including Trade Agreements/Qualification, Classification, Valuation, FTZ Warehouse Operations, Import/Export Requirements, Customs Entry Procedures, and Broker Management
• Experience preparing and filing CBP Form 214
• Understanding of HTSUS merchandise classification and import transactions
• Understanding of U.S. import and export regulations and practices
• Understanding of inventory control, receiving, shipping, and transactions that affect material flow
• Experience with inventory management systems
• Working knowledge of logistics activities, including import activities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and capable of working as part of a team or alone with little supervision
• In-depth experience using Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of U.S. Customs regulations and FTZ policies
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in FTZ management software

So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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