Manager, FTZ Operations

Overview

Manage compliance, operations, and integration for three FTZs.

Key Responsibilities

• it integration
• audit management
• tariff mitigation
• inventory reconciliation
• ftz administration
• compliance reporting

Tasks

-Provide ongoing training and guidance to FTZ staff, fostering a culture of compliance and operational excellence. -Ensure adherence to Foreign-Trade Zones Board and U.S. Customs regulations, proactively monitoring and implementing regulatory changes impacting FTZ operations. -Lead IT integration projects related to FTZ software, including user testing, issue resolution, and stakeholder engagement. -Conduct regular internal audits of FTZ operations, report findings to management, and oversee annual Customs audits. -Supervise the FTZ team to maintain efficient, compliant daily operations across distribution FTZs. -Update and maintain the FTZ Operations Manual and related documentation. -Collaborate with brokers and software providers to implement changes related to trade regulations and tariffs -Develop and implement tariff mitigation strategies, monitor exclusion lists, and leverage FTZ operations to minimize import duties. -Collaborate with plant management to support operational changes, expansions, and FTZ boundary modifications, coordinating with Trade Compliance for required authorizations. -Identify and resolve inventory issues, ensuring accurate control and reconciliation between SAP and FTZ systems. -Oversee the administration and management of three Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs), ensuring operational compliance and resolving inventory reconciliation or manifest discrepancies. -Liaise with internal teams to ensure information systems are compliant for FTZ reporting. -Oversee in-bond exports and zone-to-zone transfers, coordinating with transportation teams to ensure carrier POAs for in-bond truck movements.

Requirements

• sap
• integration point
• wms.net
• bachelor’s
• 5 years
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Ability to work independently and collaboratively across all organizational levels. -Experience with external logistics service providers preferred. -Minimum 5 years’ experience managing multiple FTZs in a large company. -Excellent written and verbal communication, strong presentation and interpersonal skills. -Strong problem-solving and business judgment. -Strong analytical skills and knowledge of distribution, transportation, warehousing, and kitting operations. -Ability to manage internal/external stakeholders and perform under pressure during seasonal peaks. -Bachelor’s degree required; Licensed Customs Broker preferred. -Proficiency in SAP, Integration Point, IP/TR FTZ, WMS.net, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint). -Detail-oriented, process-driven, and accountable for operational performance.

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Benefits

-Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices. -Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal. -Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion. -Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs. -Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

About Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

-Operates across two main domains: tools & outdoor products (power tools, hand tools, lawn & garden) and industrial solutions (engineered fasteners, infrastructure attachments). -Its brands – including DEWALT®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, BLACK+DECKER® and Cub Cadet® – are staples on construction sites, in workshops and homes worldwide. -Typical projects range from consumer DIY kits to supplying fastening systems for automotive assembly lines and supporting infrastructure work on bridges and roads. -The company stands out for its deep roots dating back to wartime production for WWII. -It continues to innovate, launching hundreds of new products annually and pushing digital jobsite tools and electrification in power tools. -An unusual fact: it claims leadership in both household hardware and advanced fastening technologies—covering everything from consumer gadgets to industrial-grade applications.

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