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

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.
·  External:  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.
·  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:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=38700f4752f0a210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=38700f4752f0a210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD