Foreign Trade Zone Consultant

QAD is seeking a knowledgeable individual to assist in providing daily Foreign-Trade Zone administration and oversight for key QAD client's.

Where You Be Working:

This is a remote position. The only requirement is that the candidate must reside in the United States or a US Territory.

What You Will Be Doing:

You will be administering foreign-trade zones for QAD clients. Activities will include conducting daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly processes required to administer a compliant and efficient Foreign-Trade Zone. The duties will include the following:

1. Prepare and file (submit) all daily FTZ admissions (e-214).
2. Prepare weekly estimates and entries to CBP (3461 & 7501)
3. Ensure all weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual FTZ forms and reports necessary for FTZ operations are submitted and reviewed for accuracy.
4. Maintain proper record keeping required for management of the FTZ.
5. Operate the FTZ inventory control and recordkeeping system.
6. Interact with Customs and Border Protection if necessary
7. Routinely update and report to direct management concerning activities related to the Foreign-Trade Zone.
8. Process and verify FTZ-related data.
9. Validate FTZ data against actual documentation as needed to ensure the accuracy of integration and information.
10. Provide compliance-related services related to customers for ongoing Foreign-Trade Zone activities.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience administering a foreign-trade zone, or related professional import experience in a real-world environment.
• Experience creating 7512 in-bonds
• Experience preparing and filing CBP Form 214
• Understanding of HTSUS merchandise classification, and import transactions
• Understanding of U.S. Import and export regulations and practices
• Understanding of inventory control, receiving, shipping, and transactions that affect material flow
• Have a working knowledge of logistics activities including import activities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The individual should be self-motivated and be capable of working as part of a team or alone with little supervision.
• Possess knowledge of logistics terminology
• Experience managing professional customer service and maintaining customer success.
• Experience multitasking, prioritizing, and problem solving
• In-depth experience using Microsoft Office or Google Office Suite.