Senior FTZ Lead

Job Description

As a Senior Foreign Trade Zone Lead, you will be responsible for oversight of daily operations of the foreign trade zones of Rockwell Automation in North America which includes: management of third party operations group and FTZ, providing expertise in the maintenance, definition, development, and implementation of internal controls as required by the US FTZ regulations, 19

CFR, 15

CFR, and other US regulatory agency requirements, and driving continuous improvement, administration and management of compliance activities in relation to US Customs and US FTZ programs.

• Implementation of process efficiencies, focusing on cycle time and regulatory compliance.
• Designation, (de) activation and all activities associated with new zone implementations or closures.
• Providing oversight, escalation, and leadership to FTZ operations
• Lead continuous improvement & productivity initiatives; implement changes required by regulatory changes related to: import/export, security, FTZ.
• Drive cost productivity (FTZ savings/avoidance, feasibility studies)
• Lead new zone implementations
• Management of FTZ related record retention
• Corporate subject matter regarding FTZ operations and leveraging zones.
• Develop, implement and maintain processes, process improvements, procedures, manuals and systems to support FTZ compliance.
• Act as the program ambassador to provide intracompany training/education to functional areas and promote awareness of FTZs.
• Provide support in connection with internal/external audits and investigations.
• Establish compliance assessment audits, assist in investigations, support the implementation of corrective actions and make recommendations on improvements to leadership
• Make formal presentations in meetings, and responds to questions from management, employees, customers and vendors related to FTZ compliance.
• Collaborate with other functional areas on special projects such as distribution strategies, business continuity/contingency planning, and product line moves.
• Review activated area – validate that FTZ warning signs are posted, gates / doors are locked, cameras are in working order, etc.
• Participate in CBP Compliance Reviews and responsible for providing all requested information.
• Keep up-to-date on legislative changes impacting FTZs and ensure communication and compliance with changes
• Perform annual systems review and prepare a summary report of any deficiencies and corrective actions for submission to the Port Director.
• Oversee the annual reconciliation process and prepare a report explaining any discrepancies and corrective actions.
• Prepare and file the FTZ Annual Report summarizing all zone activity to the zone grantee and CBP.
• Act as the systems administrator for the FTZ inventory control & recordkeeping system.
• Measure and report FTZ related metrics.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

• 5+ years' experience with FTZ programs with proven experience in new Zone implementation, designation, and activation.
• 5+ years import/export compliance experience
• Experience with project management
• Licensed Customs Broker
• Inventory control experience
• Experienced in dealing directly with US Customs and Border Protection, grantees, and FTZ board
• Knowledge of international freight forwarding/transportation processes
• Experience managing CTPAT compliance

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
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At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

For this role, the Base Salary Compensation is from $78,000 - $117,000 USD with an annual target bonus of 5% of base salary. Our benefits for the US can be found at  Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education and experience.

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