Foreign Trade Zone Coordinator

Bacardi; Jacksonville (FL); In loco; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive Pay Package

Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off

Retirement/Pension Plan

Health & Wellbeing

Descrizione del lavoro

Bacardi in Jacksonville seeks a Foreign Trade Zone Coordinator to manage import/export and FTZ activities, ensuring compliance with CBP, FDA, and international laws while optimizing cross-border flow of goods.

You will prepare customs documentation, classify goods, support audits, and collaborate with brokers, shippers, and clients to resolve clearance issues, driving continuous improvement in our FTZ operations.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of schooling and experience.
• 3+ years of supply chain knowledge, ideally in import/export.
• Analytical ability to identify anomalies and solve exceptions.

Mansioni

• Ensure import/export and FTZ activities comply with laws and CBP/FDA regulations.
• Prepare and submit documentation for customs clearance, including ISF for ocean imports.
• Classify goods per Harmonized Tariff Schedule and determine duty rates.
• Provide guidance on customs requirements, tariffs, and shipping restrictions.
• Maintain organized records for CBP audits and FTZ compliance reviews.
• Conduct internal audits and address discrepancies.
• Coordinate with customs, shippers, brokers, and clients to resolve clearance issues.
• Manage all FTZ transactions including inventory control, admissions, and zone transfers.
• Calculate duties and ensure accurate broker payments and master data in the Customs software.

Conoscenze

Supply chain knowledge

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Warehouse processes understanding

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Strumenti

ACE software

Integration Point (One Source)

EditTrade

Customs records databases

MS Office / Excel (Pivot heavy)

SAP

CF forms (CF214, CF215, CF216, CF7512, CF3461, CF7501, CF349)

Descrizione del lavoro

WHAT DOES AN Foreign Trade Zone COORDINATOR DO?

Responsible for executing the import of tax paid cargo, importation into the Foreign Trade Zone and export processes, ensuring compliance with domestic and international laws, and facilitating the smooth transit of goods across borders.

WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART, YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE TO:

• Compliance: Ensure all import, export and Foreign Trade Zone activities comply with applicable laws and CBP & FDA regulations.
• Documentation: Prepare and submit accurate documentation required for the clearance of goods through customs. Filing of Importer Security Filings (ISF) for ocean imports.
• Classification: Classify goods according to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and determine appropriate duty rates.
• Consultation: Provide guidance on customs requirements, tariffs, shipping restrictions, and other trade-related matters.
• Record Keeping: Maintain organized records to support CBP audits, FTZ compliance reviews, and internal controls.
• Auditing: Conduct internal audits of customs entries and processes to ensure accuracy and compliance. Identify discrepancies and escalated compliance concerns.
• Communication: Liaise with customs officials, shipping companies, and clients to resolve any issues that may arise during the clearance process.
• Responsible for the preparation, monitoring and recording all U.S. Customs Foreign Trade Zone transactions including inventory control, admissions (CBPF 214), and zone transfers.
• Calculate duty and tariff payments owed on shipments and validate brokerage accounts and payments.
• Ensure Bacardi’s Customs Software is maintained with accurate Master Data Information, CBMA, MID Codes and Customer information.
• Drive continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required (combination of schooling and experience may be considered)
• 3 years + Supply Chain knowledge, ideally in Import/Export or qualification in a relevant field.
• Analytical ability to identify anomalies, trends, and resourcefulness to problem-solve exceptions.
• Proficiency of Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) software; Customs records databases; Integration Point (One Source) and EditTrade.
• Proficient MS Office, with advanced Excel skills (heavy Pivot usage), and SAP Experience.
• Understanding of Warehouse Processes.
• Ability to maintain accurate and efficient filing systems and logs.
• Working knowledge of various Custom Forms (CF214, CF215, CF216, CF7512, CF3461, CF7501, CF349)

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become

• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others

• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance

• Results Agility : You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.

• Mental Agility : You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with

• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Perks of Working for us

At Bacardi,we arecommittedtoprovidingourPrimos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package ofcompensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement:

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
• Retirement/Pension Plan

Health & Wellbeing

• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.

Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.