FTZ/DEA Manager

Lifescience-Logistics; Brownsburg (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifescience-Logistics is seeking an experienced logistics professional to manage FTZ/DEA inventory control using Tecsys Elite and QAD FTZ. You will verify transactions, compile import documents, and coordinate with centers and agencies to ensure compliant clearance of goods.

The role requires a bachelor’s in business or related field and 3–5 years in FTZ/import operations, with strong analytical and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, logistics or related field required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years in FTZ, import operations, or customs compliance.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multitask in fast-paced environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with data accuracy focus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; proficient in MS Office and FTZ/QAD software.

Responsibilities

• Operate FTZ/DEA inventory control using ERP Tecsys Elite and QAD FTZ.
• Verify and audit inventory transactions for accuracy.
• Compile import documents such as customs invoices and certificates of origin.
• Track receipts and prepare in-transit entries and transfers as required.
• Prepare and file FTZ/DEA forms and reports on schedule.
• Ensure transactions comply with FTZ/DEA policies and procedures.
• Advise on import/export restrictions, quotas, and customs matters.
• Coordinate with distribution centers, shippers, and agencies to clear goods.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business / supply chain, Logistics or related field

Tools

Tecsys Elite

QAD FTZ

Excel

Outlook

Access

Job description

Responsibilities

• Operate the FTZ/DEA inventory control, using our ERP systems Tecsys and QAD FTZ.
• Verify and audit inventory transactions; process and related data are complete and accurate.
• Request or compile necessary import documentation, such as customs invoices, certificates of origin, and cargo-control documents.
• Track and manage receipts by monitoring inbound shipments; prepare in-transit entries and/or permit-to-transfers as required.
• Prepare, maintain, and record all daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual FTZ/DEA forms and reports ensuring that they are timely, complete, and accurate.
• Work to ensure inventory transactions are recorded accurately and resolve issues in accordance to established FTZ/DEA policies and procedures.
• Advise others on import and export restrictions, FTZ/DEA requirements, quotas, or other Customs-related matters.
• Confer with distribution centers, shippers, and officials of various agencies to facilitate clearance of goods through customs and quarantine.
• Monitor or trace the location of goods.
• Audit and verify the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to inventory transactions.
• Maintain proper record keeping and management reporting.

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• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and finance, to support business initiatives.

Qualifications and Job Specifications

• A bachelor’s degree in business / supply chain, Logistics or related field and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an FTZ, import operations, or customs compliance function field or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with ability to manage multiple tasks with effective organizational skills and able to establish priorities.
• Experience performing any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain data for use in maintaining regulatory compliance records.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with demanding deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong computer literacy (including MS Office and FTZ QAD entry/admission filing software)
• Ability to check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transaction records.
• Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks within specific timeline rules.

Technical Expertise

• Being able to navigate through ERP system – Tecsys Elite and QAD FTZ
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills: Outlook, Excel (including Statistics and Pivot Tables), Access, PowerPoint, Word
• Experience with warehouse or supply chain environments
• Understanding of supply chain transportation
• Ability to conduct/track analytics related to Client performance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Clear and Professional diction in English
• Professional phone etiquette

Additional Employment Requirements

• Must be able to successfully pass all preliminary employment requirements (i.e., background check and drug screen)
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Physical/Mental/Visual Demands

• Work is light to medium in nature with frequent walking to perform assigned tasks.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with shippers and employees.
• Must be able to read at a distance, close to the eyes and at arm’s length, with or without correction.

Working Conditions

• Activities occur within a typical office environment.
• Hazardous conditions may exist, such as proximity to moving mechanical part, electrical current and working in high places.

Equipment Operated

• Equipment: Laptop computer, cell phone, fax machine, copier, and desk phone.
• Systems: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Tecsys Elite (Warehouse Management System)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

LifeScience Logistics is an equal opportunity employer that takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.