Foreign Trade Zone Specialist

JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services. The Foreign Trade Zone Specialist position is responsible for all aspects of foreign trade zone operations and compliance of applicable business rules, regulations etc. related to the JAS Forwarding USA Inc. FTZ operations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Follow all JAS Forwarding USA Inc. processes and policies related to FTZ operations and compliance. Local owner of all FTZ processes and compliance. Responsible for ensuring warehouse WMS data integrity to support efficient reporting of FTZ annual data to the FTZ board. Responsible for e214 admissions, warehouse receipts, warehouse orders out (consumption entries, IT, IE, T&E). Responsible for management of periodic cycle counts and annual inventory. Responsible to reconcile inventory discrepancies and document actions to correct. Responsible for management of quarterly Harbor Maintenance Fee payment requests. Utilizes understanding of the proper processes to resolve problems according to industry standards. Reviews processes and recommends implementation of new procedures. Maintains positive customer relations. Other duties as required and assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal skills. Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines. Self-motivated, able to work independently and on a team. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to solve practical problems. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: The ideal candidate will have 5 to 7 years of experience in international freight forwarding and good working knowledge of Incoterms, Harmonized Tariff Schedule, customs regulations, and other relevant government requirements/regulations with focus on foreign trade zone operations. Requires proficiency with Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. High School Diploma or GED required. ADDITIONAL: Meet all performance and behavior expectations outlined in the company performance appraisal form or communicated by management. Perform job responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and professionalism. Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships with all staff, potential and current customers and business partners. Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to effectively complete job responsibilities. Take personal initiative for technical and professional development. Follow the company HR Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and all subsidiary and department policies and procedures, including protecting confidential company information, attending work punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in all activities. The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company’s business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above. The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job. JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS JAS USA IS A CUSTOMS BROKER, GOVERNED BY FEDERAL REGULATION. FEDERAL REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT JAS MAY HAVE IT BROKERAGE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IF IT “KNOWINGLY EMPLOYED, OR CONTINUES TO EMPLOY, ANY PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY, WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THAT EMPLOYMENT FROM THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER.” JAS WILL PERFORM A BACKGROUND CHECK TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY AND IF SO, ABSENT SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, YOU WILL NOT BE HIRED OR WILL BE TERMINATED IMMEDIATELY.