Magid Glove & Safety
Manager, Import/Export Customs Compliance - FTZ
Magid Glove & Safety, Romeoville, Illinois, United States, 60446
Description
What Matters at
Magid ? YOU do!
"The number one key to growth is having good people and that's what has driven us at every stage of the game." - Greg Cohen, CEO
At Magid we are passionate about keeping workers safe and proud of the innovative and collaborative environment we've created where diversity is celebrated, and growth never stops.
What will you do?Customs Compliance & Regulatory Updates: Stay informed with changes in import & trade regulations and ensure compliance with all relevant customs laws and requirements. Make necessary adjustments to company policies & practices.Process Optimization: Develop and implement customs compliance procedures & policies. Continuously evaluate and optimize processes to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and minimize operational costs.Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives in FTZ & customs compliance processes, incorporating automation and efficiency measures.Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring that FTZ operations are conducted in a secure and compliant manner.Tariff Classification: Secure proper classification of products under the Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) and ensure accurate application of duty rates.Trade Agreements: Utilize knowledge of trade agreements & preferential trade programs to maximize cost savings & benefits.Audit & Compliance Checks: Conduct regular audits of FTZ import processes & documentation to ensure compliance with customs regulations and internal policies.Collaboration with US Customs Authorities: Build & maintain strong relationships with customs authorities. Act as primary contact for customs inquiries, audits, and addressing compliance matters.Training: Train employees on customs compliance policies and procedures.Reporting: Generate comprehensive reports on FTZ & customs compliance activities, audit results, and compliance metrics for management review.Duty Drawback Support: Provide support for duty drawback claims, ensuring the accurate and timely submission of claims to maximize cost savings. Ability to analyze and answer inquiries from US Customs, including researching historical data.Problem Resolution: Proactively address issues related to FTZ operations, troubleshoot problems, and implement corrective measures.Requirements
5 years of entry writing experience.3-5 years of customs compliance managerial experience.2 years of experience in Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operational environment preferred.Experience & understanding of CF 28.Proficiency with penalty mitigation.In-depth knowledge of customs regulations, tariff classifications, and import and export documentation requirements.Experience evaluating Foreign Trade Zones, as well as establishing and implementation of import/export compliance programs & processes.Ability to remain current on changes in import and export laws or regulations.Knowledge and experience in managing duty drawback programs.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.Proficient in Questa Web or equivalent FTZ software.Exceptional analytical, and problem-solving, and organizational skills.Solution based thinking and multi-task fast paced dynamic environment.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the Team Member(s) incumbent in this position. Team Members(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. #IND1
What Matters at
Magid ? YOU do!
"The number one key to growth is having good people and that's what has driven us at every stage of the game." - Greg Cohen, CEO
At Magid we are passionate about keeping workers safe and proud of the innovative and collaborative environment we've created where diversity is celebrated, and growth never stops.
What will you do?Customs Compliance & Regulatory Updates: Stay informed with changes in import & trade regulations and ensure compliance with all relevant customs laws and requirements. Make necessary adjustments to company policies & practices.Process Optimization: Develop and implement customs compliance procedures & policies. Continuously evaluate and optimize processes to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and minimize operational costs.Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives in FTZ & customs compliance processes, incorporating automation and efficiency measures.Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring that FTZ operations are conducted in a secure and compliant manner.Tariff Classification: Secure proper classification of products under the Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) and ensure accurate application of duty rates.Trade Agreements: Utilize knowledge of trade agreements & preferential trade programs to maximize cost savings & benefits.Audit & Compliance Checks: Conduct regular audits of FTZ import processes & documentation to ensure compliance with customs regulations and internal policies.Collaboration with US Customs Authorities: Build & maintain strong relationships with customs authorities. Act as primary contact for customs inquiries, audits, and addressing compliance matters.Training: Train employees on customs compliance policies and procedures.Reporting: Generate comprehensive reports on FTZ & customs compliance activities, audit results, and compliance metrics for management review.Duty Drawback Support: Provide support for duty drawback claims, ensuring the accurate and timely submission of claims to maximize cost savings. Ability to analyze and answer inquiries from US Customs, including researching historical data.Problem Resolution: Proactively address issues related to FTZ operations, troubleshoot problems, and implement corrective measures.Requirements
5 years of entry writing experience.3-5 years of customs compliance managerial experience.2 years of experience in Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operational environment preferred.Experience & understanding of CF 28.Proficiency with penalty mitigation.In-depth knowledge of customs regulations, tariff classifications, and import and export documentation requirements.Experience evaluating Foreign Trade Zones, as well as establishing and implementation of import/export compliance programs & processes.Ability to remain current on changes in import and export laws or regulations.Knowledge and experience in managing duty drawback programs.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.Proficient in Questa Web or equivalent FTZ software.Exceptional analytical, and problem-solving, and organizational skills.Solution based thinking and multi-task fast paced dynamic environment.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the Team Member(s) incumbent in this position. Team Members(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. #IND1