Trade Compliance & Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Specialist
Shift Schedule : 8am-4 : 30pm
GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.
Look what you'll get by joining the GEODIS team!
- Get Good Money Fair pay and some jobs come with bonus opportunities.
- Get the Right Job / Right Schedule Part-time, full-time, seasonal days, nights, weekends, and even gig work. We have the job and shift you want.
- Get Paid Early Payday as early as you want. Access your earnings on demand.
- Get Free Healthcare Access to telemedicine from day 1 at no cost. Other benefit options include healthcare, dental, and vision at affordable costs after a short waiting period.
- Get a Break Paid holidays, time off, short-term disability, and new parent leave are a few of the ways we support time away from work to take care of your life.
- Stay Safe We pride ourselves on a safe, clean, and healthy work environment for everyone.
- Get a Voice We are always asking our teammates to tell us how to make their experience working at GEODIS even better.
- Get Promoted When you are ready to take the next step in your career, we will be there to support you. We promote about 10% of our warehouse workers each year.
- Get a Boost Our GEODIS Compassion Fund makes one-time grants to teammates who have experienced unexpected catastrophes.
- Get Involved Volunteer in your community or donate to the GEODIS Foundation or GEODIS Compassion Fund.
- Have FUN Work with fun, supportive people just like you!
- Find Your Place We value diversity and seek to provide an inclusive culture. Join an Employee Resource Group, participate in an international lunch, or celebrate your heritage to find your place of belonging.
- Find Your Future Whether you are interested in the opportunity to work seasonally or looking to launch your career, GEODIS is the place!
- Eligibility varies based on location, job, employee type, or length of service.
What you will be doing :
Operate FTZ management system and process daily zone transactions and maintenance of required recordkeepingMonitor and ensure product movement in and out of the foreign trade zone are accounted for and declared properly to U.S. CustomsValidate data within FTZ system against actual shipment documentation and inventory management system data, including verification of assist valuesEnsure accurate and complete record keeping related to FTZ transactionsReconcile daily inventory balances using Integration Point systemAssist the distribution center (DC) in managing and troubleshooting inventory discrepancies and adjustments. Declare discrepancies to U.S. Customs as required and report root causes to FTZ Compliance Manager.Prepare and submit weekly filings to Customs BrokerManage in-bond movements to the FTZ from various ports as neededManage various FTZ deadlines including preparing annual FTZ reports and annual U.S. Customs reconciliation reportPrepare weekly checklists for distribution center's receiving team and track upcoming receiptsCreate and maintain internal reporting of compliance performance measurables and cost savingsCreate and update FTZ internal procedures manualEnsure effective communication between the DC Receiving team and Trade Compliance teamAssist the FTZ Compliance Manager with U.S. Customs' audits and coordinate responses to Customs' requestsOther duties as required and assignedRequirements :
Associates or Bachelor's Degree, preferably in international trade, business administration, logistics or related experienceMinimum 2 years foreign trade zone experience and / or related trade compliance roleAccredited Zone Specialist preferredAbility to pass a federal background check, requiredKnowledge of U.S. import and other government agencies' regulationsWorking knowledge of inventory control systems and warehousing operationsCommitment to detail, accuracy and follow-throughProficient using the MS Office Suite, advanced Microsoft Excel is a plusExcellent written and oral communication skills that demonstrate a proven ability to develop relationships with a range of internal and external customersExcellent planning and organizational skills with strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skillsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manualAbility to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manualsAbility to work independently and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formThe following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Job Duties as documented in this job description are considered "Essential Functions" and have been created by the standards of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) require that employees be able to perform "Essential Functions" of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the "Essential Functions".
More about GEODIS
GEODIS is a global third-party logistics provider (3PL for short) powering the supply chains of some of the top brands and manufacturers. Our legacy of excellence in supply chain solutions spans decades. Come find your future with us as we shape the future of logistics. Visit www.workatGEODIS.com to learn more.