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Airbus · 1 month ago

Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Operations Manager

Mobile Area, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Airbus is a leading aerospace company looking for an FTZ Operations Manager to join their team in Mobile, AL. The FTZ Operations Manager will oversee all aspects of Foreign Trade Zone operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs regulations and driving operational excellence to maximize duty savings and supply chain efficiency.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison with CBP, the FTZ Board, and other regulatory agencies

Ensure all FTZ activities, including admissions, exports, and zone-to-zone transfers, are fully compliant with federal regulations

Develop, implement, and maintain the FTZ Operator's Manual, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and internal controls

Conduct regular internal audits and manage external compliance assessments conducted by CBP

Manage the day-to-day FTZ operations, overseeing a team of FTZ coordinators and inventory control specialists

Drive continuous improvement initiatives, applying lean principles to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize the supply chain

Collaborate with key stakeholders in logistics, warehousing, procurement, and finance to support seamless FTZ operations

Oversee the freight payment process and work to optimize carrier performance and reduce transportation costs

Oversee the FTZ inventory control and record-keeping systems with a strong emphasis on 100% accuracy

Utilize FTZ software applications such as Integration Point (now Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Global Trade) to process admissions, reconciliations, and reporting

Troubleshoot and resolve complex inventory and logistics issues related to FTZ administration & operations

Develop and deliver FTZ training programs to operational staff and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and increase functional knowledge

Mentor and lead the FTZ team, fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement

Prepare and submit required reports to CBP and the FTZ Board in a timely and accurate manner

Track and report on FTZ cost savings and operational performance to senior leadership

Lead analysis for expanding FTZ utilization

Qualification

FTZ operationsU.S. customs complianceIntegration Point softwareLean principlesRegulatory managementInventory controlOperational excellenceCustoms Broker LicenseCertified Customs SpecialistAccredited Zone SpecialistCertified Zone SpecialistTraining developmentTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

10 years of progressive experience in FTZ operations and U.S. customs compliance

Demonstrated experience using Integration Point or Once Source software

Preferred

Licensed Customs Broker (LCB)

Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)

Accredited Zone Specialist (AZS)

Certified Zone Specialist (CZS)

Benefits

Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.