Warehouse Customs Compliance Specialist

TN Lebanon 1000 CL4353, 1000 Darrell Waltrip Dr, Lebanon, TN 37090, USA Warehouse Customs Compliance Specialist (FTZ) Monday - Friday 1pm-9:30pm GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power a better way to deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. What you will be doing: Operate FTZ management system and process daily zone transactions and maintenance of required recordkeeping Monitor and ensure product movement in and out of the foreign trade zone are accounted for and declared properly to U.S. Customs Validate data within FTZ system against actual shipment documentation and inventory management system data, including verification of assist values Ensure accurate and complete record keeping related to FTZ transactions Reconcile daily inventory balances using Integration Point system Assist the distribution center (DC) in managing and troubleshooting inventory discrepancies and adjustments. Declare discrepancies to U.S. Customs as required and report root causes to FTZ Compliance Manager. Prepare and submit weekly filings to Customs Broker Manage in-bond movements to the FTZ from various ports as needed Manage various FTZ deadlines including preparing annual FTZ reports and annual U.S. Customs reconciliation report Prepare weekly checklists for distribution center’s receiving team and track upcoming receipts Create and maintain internal reporting of compliance performance measurables and cost savings Create and update FTZ internal procedures manual Ensure effective communication between the DC Receiving team and Trade Compliance team Assist the FTZ Compliance Manager with U.S. Customs’ audits and coordinate responses to Customs’ requests Other duties as required and assigned Requirements: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in international trade, business administration, logistics or related experience Minimum 2 years foreign trade zone experience and/or related trade compliance role Accredited Zone Specialist preferred Ability to pass a federal background check, required Knowledge of U.S. import and other government agencies’ regulations Working knowledge of inventory control systems and warehousing operations Commitment to detail, accuracy and follow-through Proficient using the MS Office Suite; advanced Microsoft Excel is a plus Excellent written and oral communication skills that demonstrate a proven ability to develop relationships with a range of internal and external customers Excellent planning and organizational skills with strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals Ability to work independently and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job Duties as documented in this job description are considered “Essential Functions” and have been created by the standards of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) require that employees be able to perform “Essential Functions” of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the “Essential Functions”. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Geodi