Foreign Trade Zone/Logistics Coordinator

Foreign Trade Zone/Logistics Coordinator

The Foreign Trade Zone/Logistics Coordinator is responsible for timely review and processing of documents for the arrival and removal of goods from an FTZ, operating within government rules and regulations. He/she interfaces with sales team, customers, freight forwarders, customs officers, and other functional areas to ensure proper customs admission and entry for goods into and out of a foreign trade zone, as well as coordinating other logistics for daily shipments to and from company facilities.

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Skills
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office Suite
  • Well-developed analytical skills and ability to problem-solve
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • General customs FTZ/brokerage/logistics industry knowledge
  • Knowledge of general freight forwarding terms and standards
  • Inventory control and record-keeping experience
Duties
  • Follow the guidelines for compliance to the CBP regulations 19 CFR 146, CBP’s FTZ operating manual, and the Foreign-Trade Zones Board Regulations
  • Input data to create and submit appropriate customs declarations related to inbonds, permits to transfer, admissions and entries
  • Create and maintain files in accordance with document retention policies
  • Validate commercial documentation against shipment receipts to determine shortages or overages and resolve with CBP
  • Manage daily inventory reconciliation processes and analyze, research, and resolve all discrepancies
  • Prepare reports for all shortage/overage reporting to CBP within regulatory guidelines
  • Concur admissions within FTZ software
  • Prepare and submit 3461, 7501, 214, 7512 and 216
  • Set up SCAC Code for the company in preparation for self-filing with immediate transport bonds (7512)
  • Maintain all inventory control and record keeping systems, logs and files
  • Utilize company and third-party software to facilitate the clearance and movement of cargo
  • Facilitate the release of cargo from or the movement of cargo in and out of the FTZ
  • Onboard and develop processes for self-filing for in-bond movements (7512) with Customs
  • Process invoices for FTZ-related services
Benefits
  • PTO and paid sick leave
  • Company-sponsored life insurance policy
  • Company-sponsored health plan
  • Retirement benefits including 401(k) and Company profit-sharing plan
Location & Salary 
  • Full-time, on-site position in San Francisco’s Marina District
  • Starting salary:  $90,000/year

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