Job Description

• Manage cross-functional communications with internal departments, brokers, FTZ Administrator and other external partners to maintain U.S. Customs Compliance and organizational Central Directives.

• Oversee compliant operations including: FTZ binder maintenance, Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) initiatives and audits, quarterly import to export/inventory audits, documentation and procedures including but not limited to receiving, exports and scrapping and abiding by records retention procedures and requirements.

• Identify, report and manage compliance risks and discrepancies using root cause analysis and tracking by utilizing 5 why’s and 8D formats and drive escalations and potential resolutions.

• Ensure all team members are trained on U.S. Customs legal requirements related to FTZ and track their training progress.

• Drive CIP initiatives to streamline processes, meet Central Directive, Warehousing and Customs requirements, identify and optimize FTZ processes, costs savings and other “zone” benefits including but not limited to reviewing/tracking weekly estimates, duties, CBP forms and customs clearances.

• Keep abreast of key import/export compliance issues, industry news and trends, changes in regulations through research, industry news updates, attending trade compliance industry webinars, workshops, and conferences.

• Manage onboarding and supporting new service providers relating to FTZ topics.

• Collaborate with Duty Drawback Analyst to optimize drawback process and refunds utilizing the Integration Point (IP) FTZ management system.

• Ad hoc requests and other Foreign Trade duties as assigned.

• Requires small amount of domestic travel.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Foreign Trade, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of FTZ experience, with knowledge of import/export trade compliance, warehousing and FIFO procedures.
• Proficient in section 19 CFR Part 146 on Foreign Trade Zones, international shipping documents and INCOTERMS and Supply Chain Security/CTPAT requirements.
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or willing to obtain certification.
• Strong ability to multi-task, interpret, understand, and deal with multiple complex international trade matters simultaneously with tight deadlines.
• Proficient in SAP ERP systems, MS Office Suite applications.

Helpful Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience with Bosch CMS (Container Management System).
• Knowledge of ICRS (Inventory Control Record keeping System) and Inventory Control Best Practices within BBM warehousing.
• Experience with internal Bosch and/or general FTZ scrapping and suspense policies and procedures.
• Strong audit experience in matters of inventory discrepancies and shipping/receiving documentation.
• Working knowledge and experience with Integration Point for FTZ’s and KPI reporting, ACE Reporting, and SAP GTS (Import & Export modules).
• Proficiency in Alteryx, Power BI and other automation software or tools. Strong organization and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must be diplomatic, maintain composure and be effective in influencing and building relationships with key internal and external partners.
• Ability to work independently in a cross-functional dynamic team environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on being proactive, self-motivation, resourcefulness and flexibility.
• Strong organization and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must be diplomatic, maintain composure and be effective in influencing and building relationships with key internal and external partners.

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.
• BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives: FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and AWIM (A World In Motion)
• Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.