Manager Trade Customs
Gateway Recruiting, Washington, DC, United States
General Summary
This position manages various projects related to Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), bonded warehouse and general import/export consulting services. Projects include FTZ applications and activations, bonded warehouse implementations, ongoing FTZ and bonded warehouse consulting support services, and general import/export compliance consulting.
Responsibilities
For Clients:
- Prepares FTZ feasibility/savings analysis
- Prepares, submits and monitors FTZ and bonded warehouse applications
- Assists with FTZ and bonded warehouse activation/implementation matters including application preparation, procedures manual preparation, systems implementation, and operational meetings
- Provides FTZ administration consulting services including FTZ software set up and problem resolution advice, support on daily FTZ software processing matters, etc.
- Provides ongoing FTZ consulting services including compliance reviews and advice as needed
- Provides general import/export consulting services, including assistance with classification, valuation, prior disclosures, C-TPAT, compliance reviews, security assessments, USCMA, etc.
- Monitors and communicates trade developments with clients and Company FTZ team
- Performs other duties as assigned
For Company:
- Prepare, submit and monitor FTZ applications
- Research and reports on FTZ suitability for potential tenants/industries
- Handle inquiries about existing and planned FTZ projects
- Assist in marketing FTZ projects
- Participate in various meetings and conference calls about FTZ projects
- Market and represent the company through active participation in the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones
- Performs other duties as assigned
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Preferred field of education: Business Administration, English, Finance, Transportation, Logistics, International Business or related business field
Experience / Knowledge / Skills Requirements
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in international trade
- Prior experience in daily FTZ administration is preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong research and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to travel is required
Licenses / Certifications Requirements
- Customs broker license is preferred