FTZ Customs Specialist

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Job description

Immediately hiring for a FTZ Customs Specialist

Position type: Full-time/DIRECT HIRE
Location: Dallas, TX

W2 ONLY - ABSOLUTELY NO SUBVENDORS OR C2C

PRIMARY FUNCTION
Under the direction of the Customs Manager and Supervisor, the FTZ Customs Specialist will help ensure adherence to U.S. import compliance and FTZ requirements. This position will work cross-functionally with the supply chain, customs, and logistics team(s) as well as assist with import-related documentation and investigations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and submit required weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual documentation and forms to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and FTZ Board in a timely manner.
• Prepare and submit all daily FTZ admissions (e214), follow-up and resolve 214 posting messages.
• Retrieve/review shipping documentation pertaining to foreign receipts.
• Research and validate foreign vs domestic receipts into the FTZ & validate FTZ data against actual documentation as needed to ensure accuracy of integration and information.
• Analyze and prepare weekly estimated entry (CF3461) & prepare weekly Customs entry (CF7501).
• Manage required FTZ recordkeeping retention program, ensuring that all FTZ records are maintained and readily available for CBP review in accordance with the applicable recordkeeping regulations.
• Managing and investigating inventory inaccuracies through the Warehouse Management System/FTZ Software, receiving shipments, processing adjustments and shipping orders.
• Reconciling daily stock balance between the Warehouse Management System/FTZ System, reporting variances
• Manage in-bond transactions (inbound and outbound) from the FTZ (CF7512).
• Support supply chain, customs, and logistics team(s) with data analysis as needed.
• Research shortages and file discrepancy reports with appropriate parties.
• Ensure FTZ procedures are current and accurately reflect the operations and practices.
• Continuously evaluate current processes and recommend relevant changes or improvements to increase efficiency and facilitate or support project activities to complete improvements to the trade compliance processes.
• Perform routine audits of all FTZ operations, including but not limited to customs filings, physical security, inventory control and recordkeeping system functionality and inventory discrepancies.
• Work with Customs during on site compliance reviews and provide information as required.
• Serve as an internal resource for information requests regarding import/export compliance.
• Other duties as assigned - depending on status of ongoing projects and support needed on the different areas of supply chain, logistics and trade compliance

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of performing FTZ administrator duties. Strong FTZ experience is required.
• Relevant experience in customs compliance, international transportation or logistics operations is a plus.
• Working knowledge of the U.S. Foreign Trade Zones program including compliance and best practices.
• Detail oriented with strong organization skills and ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Self-motivated and capable of working as part of a team or alone with little supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with strong skills in Excel and Word.
• Possess exceptional organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range : $80k to $85k per year, willing to provide relocation assistance for the right candidate
Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: As this is a Direct Hire role, benefits eligibility and participation will be determined by the client and the client's benefit plans.

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

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Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at or . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

American Cybersystems, Inc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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