FTZ Operations / Logistics Manager

StandardAero; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

401 (k) with company match

Paid Time Off starting on day one

Bonus opportunities

Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spend

Short & Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Learning & Training opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero is seeking a FTZ Operations / Logistics Manager to oversee customs information and logistics activities related to the Foreign Trade Zone. You’ll manage international movements, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize processes across multiple sites.

The role requires 5–7+ years in FTZ/Customs with APICS familiarity, strong cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to lead cost-saving logistics initiatives in a U.S. environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Logistics, Transportation, Business Administration or equivalent.
• 5 to 7+ years’ FTZ/Customs experience with basic familiarity with APICS principles.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels within the organization, vendors, and customers.
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, negotiation, oral and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of Canada customs and U.S. customs requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate FTZ customs information and manage international/overseas movements.
• Maintain proper recordkeeping required for FTZ management.
• Enforce standard operating procedures to comply with federal regulations.
• Build relationships with internal/external customers, stakeholders, and Customs personnel to resolve freight issues.
• Facilitate and expedite the flow of goods into and out of the zone.
• Negotiate terms, rates and classifications with carriers; audit and approve freight bills.
• Develop and implement international logistics strategy and cost-reduction plans.
• Ensure compliance with traffic laws, import/export documentation, and ITAR/EAR regulations.
• Hire, train, and develop direct reports; participate in strategic planning and budgets.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Planning & organization

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree / APICS training

Tools

ERP / production management software

Job description

FTZ Operations / Logistics Manager

StandardAero is one of the largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers in the aerospace industry. At our plants, our units engage in a variety of work scopes involving trouble-shooting, problem solving, and working together to embody our #1 priority, which is ensuring the safety of our people and our product.

Job Description

FTZ Operations / Logistics Manager

StandardAero is one of the largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers in the aerospace industry. At our plants, our units engage in a variety of work scopes involving trouble-shooting, problem solving, and working together to embody our #1 priority, which is ensuring the safety of our people and our product.

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Your work ties us all together, helping our teams’ function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you’ll also enjoy our great perks.

As a FTZ Operations / Logistics Manager, under periodic supervision is responsible for the development and maintenance of accurate customs information of a moderate to complex level to support Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations including logistical handling of international and overseas material entering and exiting the zone environment.

• Take primary responsibility for all customs activities and logistics in support of international and overseas movement of engines and components requiring prompt and efficient handling through the customs import/export process.
• Maintain proper recordkeeping required for management of the FTZ.
• Responsible for enforcing standard operating procedures to comply with federal regulations.
• Build relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders, business, quality, and operations personnel, Customs Agency personnel and international expediting services to help resolve any freight problems.
• Facilitate and expedite the flow of goods into an out of the zone.
• Deal directly with vendors to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of goods to appropriate locations.
• Inspect goods upon delivery to verify delivered goods match all documentation requirements.
• Handle any delivery inconsistencies or delays into or out of the zone.
• Create shipping documentation per military and DOT regulations for shipments in bond.
• Prepare governmental surveys and other reports as required.
• Conduct audits of transactions and processes and make recommendations on continuous improvements.
• Validate FTZ data against actual documentation as needed to ensure accuracy of integration and information.
• Process and verify FTZ related data.
• Routinely update and report to direct management concerning activities related to the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ).
• Familiar with ITAR/EAR Regulations.
• Conduct Denied Party Screening and process internal sanction/embargoed country policies to ensure compliance.
• Conduct HTS/Schedule B classifications to populate ERP Systems and Broker systems.
• Ensures compliance with traffic laws, import/export documentation and regulations, transportation and postal regulations, and required custom regulations.
• Manages corporate, international and domestic logistics functions.
• Develops short - and long - range logistics strategies.
• Designs, modifies and maintains international logistics strategy for shipping materials and products to, between, and from all company locations and customers.
• Investigates and implements new procedures and methods to reduce transportation costs.
• Negotiates terms, conditions, freight rates and classifications with carriers for services and preferential rates.
• Audits and approves payment of freight bills.
• Sets performance goals; prepares various freight cost analyses and measures of performance to determine level of effectiveness and efficiency.
• Files and resolves claim with carrier for loss or damage to goods.
• Assures the materials, parts and assemblies are stored in an efficient manner for shipping and are prepared in accordance with company specifications.
• Exercises authority in hiring, training, career development, performance appraisal, salary adjustments, promotion, discipline, health, safety and the general employee relations of direct reports.
• Actively participates in the appropriate management team(s), assisting with the development and realization of strategic plans, budgets, goals and outcomes.
• Carries out special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Logistics, Transportation, Business Administration or similar disciplines, or equivalent work experience and APICS certification training obtained from specific subject training school programs.
• 5 to 7 plus years’ experience related to FTZ / Customs activities and responsibilities with basic familiarity with APICS principles including the best professional practices in subject areas.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels within the organization, vendors, and customers.
• Fully competent professional demonstrated verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, negotiation, oral and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of Canada customs and U.S. customs requirements and regulations.
• Working knowledge of PCs in the current company operating system environment.
• Working knowledge of production management computer systems.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Characteristics

• Strong mathematical aptitude and analysis skills for researching, analyzing, and developing research and reports.
• Demonstrated expert computer skills with Microsoft business applications or other inventory systems/software.

Benefits That Make Life Better

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401 (k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Shor & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

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About Us

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

About The Team

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information). Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.