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Bechtel Corporation Foreign Trade Zone Compliance Coordinator in Houston, Texas
Requisition ID: 268720
Relocation Authorized: None
Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
Work Location: Houston, TX
Position Summary:
Bechtel is seeking knowledgeable individual based in Houston, Texas to assist in providing daily oversight and compliance support of Foreign Trade Zone transactions, as well as Foreign Trade Zone specific training. Candidate should have experience with importing, exporting, in-bond transactions, and CBP and Foreign Trade Zone regulations and compliance specific to Foreign Trade Zone User requirements.
Core Responsibilities:
Foreign Trade Zone Compliance Coordinator will be involved in the project FTZ User obligations, which will include the following:
Review FTZ admissions (e-214).
Review withdrawals for exportation and IT (QP/WP CBP Forms 7512)
Review withdrawals for consumption with designated Customs Broker
Review withdrawals for bonded warehouses and zone to zone transfers
Review manipulations, destructions, and temporary removals (CBPF 216)
Verify FTZ related data provided to Customer’s FTZ Operator
Validate FTZ data against actual documentation as needed to ensure accuracy of information provided to FTZ Operator
Coordinate FTZ activities with project logistics team to manage inbound & outbound materials shipments
Provide monthly updates to FTZ Operator
Reconcile the shipment records with the FTZ Operator or Broker ICRS system.
Conduct reviews/audits of all FTZ records while ensuring accurate and complete record keeping are maintained for FTZ admissions and withdrawals
Provide required data to FTZ Operator to fulfill FTZ reports (Yearly Blanket CBP form 216, Annual Reconciliation, Certification Letter, FTZ Board Report) Assist FTZ Operations Team in preparation of annual report to U.S. Customs & the FTZ Board
Support FTZ Operations Team in troubleshooting discrepancies, and report as necessary
Keep updated with legislation changes impacting foreign trade zones
Assist the project logistics and Gulf Coast Program manager as required
Assists the Trade Compliance Manager and team with other initiatives as required
Qualification and Skills
Basic Qualifications:
Grade 25:
Key Requirements / Specialties:
Understanding of HTSUS merchandise classification and import transactions.
Possess a working knowledge of logistics activities including import activities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Possess Knowledge of logistics terminology
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Career-level position within field. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline.
A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization. Capable of resolving a wide range of issues in creative ways.
Education / Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree
5+ years of FTZ related experience (Including, customs reporting, FTZ software knowledge) or 8+ years of related FTZ and import experience in FTZ operations in lieu of bachelor's degree.
Grade 26:
Key Requirements / Specialties:
Understanding of HTSUS merchandise classification and import transactions.
Possess a working knowledge of logistics activities including import activities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Possess Knowledge of logistics terminology
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Career-level position within field. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline.
A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization.
Capable of resolving a wide range of issues in creative ways.
Education / Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree
7+ years of FTZ related experience (Including, customs reporting, FTZ software knowledge) or 10+ years of related FTZ and import experience in FTZ operations in lieu of bachelor's degree.
Minimum Qualifications:
Job Complexity:
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise
Supervision:
- Minimal supervision with wide latitude for independent judgment. May assist less-experienced team members.
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