Manager, Trade & Customs

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General Summary:

This position manages various projects related to FTZ, bonded warehouse and general import/export consulting services for RGI and non-RGI tenants.  Projects include FTZ applications and activations, bonded warehouse implementations, ongoing FTZ and bonded warehouse consulting support services, and general import/export compliance consulting. 

Summary of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

For Clients (both RGI and non-RGI tenants):

• Prepares FTZ feasibility/savings analyses
• Prepares, submits and monitors FTZ and bonded warehouse applications
• Assists with FTZ and bonded warehouse activation/implementation matters including application preparation, procedures manual preparation, systems implementation, and operational meetings
• Provides FTZ administration consulting services including FTZ software set up and problem resolution advice, support on daily FTZ software processing matters, etc.
• Provides ongoing FTZ consulting services including compliance reviews and advice as needed
• Provides general import/export consulting services, including assistance with classification, valuation, prior disclosures, C-TPAT, compliance reviews, security assessments, USCMA, etc.
• Monitors and communicates trade developments with clients and RGFTZS team
• Performs other duties as assigned

For RGI:

• Prepares, submits and monitors FTZ applications
• Researches and reports on FTZ suitability for potential tenants/industries
• Handles inquiries about existing and planned FTZ projects
• Assists in marketing FTZ projects
• Participates in various meetings and conference calls about FTZ projects
• Markets and represents RGI through active participation in the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred field of education:  Business Administration, English, Finance, Transportation, Logistics, International Business or related business field

Experience / Knowledge / Skills Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in international trade
• Prior experience in daily FTZ administration is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong research and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel is required

Licenses / Certifications Requirements:

Customs broker license is preferred

Salary Range: $120,000 - $125,000

Bonus Eligible

Rockefeller Group offers a competitive benefits package. Please click here to view a comprehensive list of benefits.

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised periodically to meet the changing needs of the Company at the sole discretion of management. Position responsibilities are subject to change, consistent with business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless this causes undue hardship to the Company.

Rockefeller Group International, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and comply with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. Our aim is to continue to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that promotes inclusiveness and emphasizes individual initiative, continuous improvement and teamwork to deliver the highest quality real estate and services throughout the United States.