Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Manager

The Operations Manager - Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) is responsible for directing operations of the FTZ department to ensure accuracy and compliance, while maintaining a compliant, productive and profitable operation.

Who We Are:

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team:

• Monitors team productivity and assigns new accounts
• Establishes new accounts, based upon review of POA’s and completed client information sheets, etc.
• Initiates and handles new client start up processes
• Trains individuals within teams to take responsibility of new client accounts
• Maintains customer relationships
• Reviews daily reports to eliminate potential errors
• Resolves problems, troubleshoots
• Reviews and addresses accounting discrepancies
• Manages FTZ operations to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Establishes new FTZ accounts based upon service agreements
• Initiates and handles FTZ start ups
• Trains individuals within FTZ team to take FTZ responsibility
• Works with the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for FTZ requests including bonds, initial site visits, background checks and ongoing security visits
• Works directly with the Grantee and the Foreign-Trade Zone Board for initial and ongoing set ups and fees, Annual Board Reports and special requests
• Maintains FTZ SOPs and associated FTZ Manuals
• Oversees FTZ filings to CBP and ensures accurate FTZ inventory reconciliations
• Works closely with the Director Product Management-FTZ on all critical milestones including communications with CBP, Grantee, FTZ Board and client
• Manages employees including interviewing, hiring, training, evaluation, and coaching
• Ensures assigned work group members have recorded time and attendance
• Oversees on-site technologies
• Offers support to other stations as needed
• Attends CCS industry related seminars, conferences, etc.

What you need:

• Minimum 4 to 7 years relevant experience and/or training in the industry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Customs Broker License preferred
• Foreign Trade Zone experience preferred
• Must be PC literate and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Why Build Your Career with GEODIS?

• Deliver Bigger Rewards Competitive pay, with bonus opportunities available for select positions.
• Deliver a Schedule That Fits Your Life Full-time, part-time, seasonal, day, night, weekend, and flexible opportunities available at many locations.*
• Deliver Your Pay, Your Way Get access to your earned wages before payday with on-demand pay options.
• Deliver Better Benefits Free telemedicine beginning on Day One, plus affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage after a short waiting period.*
• Deliver More Time for What Matters Paid holidays, paid time off, short-term disability, parental leave, and other benefits designed to support life beyond work.*
• Deliver with Confidence Your safety comes first. We are committed to maintaining clean, safe, and well-organized workplaces where every teammate can succeed.
• Deliver Your Ideas Your feedback matters. We continuously invest in improving the teammate experience by listening and taking action.
• Deliver Your Career Forward From warehouse operations to leadership roles, your next opportunity could be closer than you think. Approximately 10% of our warehouse teammates earn promotions each year, because we believe in developing talent from within.
• Deliver Support When It's Needed Most The GEODIS Compassion Fund provides one-time financial assistance to teammates facing unexpected hardships.
• Deliver a Positive Impact Give back through volunteer opportunities and support meaningful causes through the GEODIS Foundation and GEODIS Compassion Fund.
• Deliver Great Work Alongside Great People Join a team that works hard, celebrates success, and supports one another every step of the way.
• Deliver Your Authentic Self We're proud of our diverse workforce and inclusive culture. Employee Resource Groups, cultural celebrations, and development opportunities help everyone feel welcome and connected.
• Deliver Your Future Whether you're looking for seasonal work, your first logistics role, or a long-term career, GEODIS offers opportunities to learn, grow, and build a future you can be proud of.

Your next destination starts here. Come build your career with a global logistics leader that's delivering opportunities every day.

*Eligibility for certain benefits varies by location, position, employment status, and length of service.