Foreign-Trade Zone Coordinator

About the role

The Foreign-Trade Zone Coordinator will be part of the Fort Mill team, working as a hybrid employee. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting compliance in opening and managing FTZs at Fort Mill, Fontana, Northlake, and Hagerstown.
• Managing and processing daily FTZ Admissions (CF214) and weekly filings (3461, 7501).
• Maintaining accurate records of product movements and inventory reconciliation.
• Supporting FTZ software implementations and providing quarterly Harbor Maintenance Fee payments.
• Ensuring accurate FTZ reporting and compliance through quarterly internal audits.
• Monitoring FTZ savings and providing annual FTZ reports.

Responsibilities

As a Foreign-Trade Zone Coordinator, you will:

• Operate and manage FTZs, supporting compliance in opening and managing zones.
• Support receiving and inventory control, including understanding manufacturing (inverted tariffs) and export shipping.
• Process daily FTZ Admissions and weekly filings, ensuring accurate Customs documentation.
• Retrieves, prints, and distributes shipping documents, maintaining accurate records of product movements.
• Manage exports from FTZ, consulting with DC personnel on export procedures and documentation.
• Provide quarterly Harbor Maintenance Fee payments and participate in quarterly internal audits.
• Follow and maintain SOPs for FTZ tasks, update the Operations Manual, and exhibit an audit system to verify site compliance.
• Monitor FTZ savings, provide annual FTZ reports, and act as liaison with other functional areas.

Requirements

Qualifications for this role include:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of trade compliance experience, or 5 years FTZ administration experience and/or Licensed Customs Broker credentials.
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Advanced aptitude for working across multiple systems (SAP, One Source/Integration Point FTZ Platform, WMS.net).
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a process-oriented approach.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; proven team player who can work independently and achieve commitments.
• Familiarity with distribution, transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing operations.
• Ability to travel to necessary sites for training and on-site meetings (approximately 10%).

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• Knowledge of Foreign Trade Zones Board regulations, Customs regulations, and their application to FTZ operations.
• Experience in FTZ administration and/or Licensed Customs Broker credentials.
• Understanding of distribution, transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing operations.
• Ability to work independently and meet commitments.

Skills

Desirable skills for this role include:

• Experience in FTZ operations and compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of SAP, One Source/Integration Point FTZ Platform, and WMS.net.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with distribution, transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing operations.
• Ability to travel for training and on-site meetings.

Benefits

This role offers:

• A competitive salary range of $62,200.00 - $100,165.00.
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Volunteerism and sustainability programs.

Pay

The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, and in compliance with local wage requirements.

Schedule

The role is a hybrid position, combining remote and in-office work.