Foreign Trade Zone Specialist

Note: This is an in-office position. Working remotely is not offered with this position. No relocation package offered. Experience in the international logistics and transportation industry is preferred but not required.

Introduction 

C J International is a Customs Broker and International Freight Forwarder with over 30 years of experience providing personalized and professional service to importers and exporters nationwide. Our mission is to develop long-term relationships with our clients and become an indispensable part of their supply chain. We are seeking a person with a positive attitude that thrives in a fast-paced environment. We need someone with strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing. We need someone that is dependable, punctual, and organized. We need someone that can work to a deadline and multitask.

Tasks

Create daily E214(s), E216(s) and CF7512(s)

Drop and manage FTZ orders daily out of SAP

Act as the primary point of contact for FTZ related inquiries and issues.

Prepare and process import documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or procedures.

Advise customers on import restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements, quotas, or other customs-related matters.

Preferred But Not Required

Familiarity with FTZ warehouse operations

Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems

Familiarity with CBP’s ACE system

Skills

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Multi-tasking: Being able to manage multiple shipments at the same time.

Highly organized and self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing demands

Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Able to influence and collaborate across departments and levels of the organization including frequent visits with Clients and Relevant Government Agencies.

Benefits

Full-time salaried position. Office hours are 8 am to 5 pm.
Company sponsored Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
Company funded Health Savings Account.
Simple IRA retirement plan with Employer Matching.
Paid Federal Holidays. Paid Time Off.