Foreign Trade Zone Administrator

Job description

Country: United States                                               Job Function: Supply Chain Management

State / Province: South Carolina                                 Position Type: Full time

City / Location: Spartanburg                                    Brand: adidas Group

Relocation: No Selection

    At adidas Group, our love of sport drives who we are and what we do. But just as a ball is more than leather and thread, and a shoe more than padding and plastic, we are bigger than our products. We don’t just work to create faster shoes and lighter fabrics: We strive to help athletes everywhere perform their best. We believe that it’s hard work inventing the future of sport, and that’s why we love it; that when you push your limits, you make it possible for others to push theirs.

At adidas Group, this drive it what connects us, whether we’re working for TaylorMade, adidas, Reebok, or Rockport. We’re all working toward a future motivated by passion, original thinking, and the desire to build upon a proud legacy.

From design to production to logistics to technology, every role in all our brands is connected to this. Our roles span the range of our brands, as well as spanning the globe. No matter what you do, or what country or city you do it in, your work helps make greatness possible.

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Responsible for the overall administration and compliance for the Foreign Trade Zone Program within the organization.  The purpose of implementing a foreign trade zone is to save money, gain efficiencies and defer duty payments for the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

· Preparation and submission of FTZ related customs forms, annual reports and all other supporting documentation to ensure the organization meets government regulations.
· Responsible for all compliance activities with regards to customs regulations and the operation of a foreign trade zone environment.
· This position will work directly with US Customs to co-ordinate all issues relating to the use of FTZ for Inbound foreign goods.
· Daily activities will include inventory control processes including reconciliation and verification of all inventory movement, auditing procedures, and verification of all files for accuracy.
· Through proper administration, the position ensures that the overall organization will have increased inventory turns and positively impact the cash flow.

Key Relationships:

·  Internal :  Warehouse Operations, Inventory Control, Inbound /Outbound Traffic, Export, Finance, US Customs Classification, Security and Vendor Compliance.
·  Externa l:  FTZ software provider, Steamship Lines, Customs Broker and US Customs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

· Working knowledge of Imports, Exports, US Customs Brokerage, US Customs Classification, inventory control systems, warehousing and logistics activities.
· Strong practical knowledge of the US Foreign Trade Zone Program, customs compliance and best practices.
· Self-motivated, engaged and positive team player with excellent communication an interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet daily deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.
· Work well under pressure with exceptional attention to detail.
· PC literate – strong Access and Excel skills.
· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
· Ability to read, analyze and interpret governmental regulations.
· Being well organized and a self-starter is a must.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

· College Degree or relevant work experience
· 3-5 years experience in Customs Brokerage, Imports, Foreign Trade Zones, Inventory Control or Supply Chain.
· Must submit fingerprint cards and pass US Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement background checks.

adidas participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law (AZ, GA, IN, VA, FL, NC, SC, UT). For more information click on the link below: 

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