Strategic FTZ Import/Export Operations Manager

Omron Automation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Omron is seeking an Import/Export/FTZ Operations Manager in Dallas, Texas to lead FTZ day-to-day activities and liaise with CBP and brokers. You will drive compliance, document handling, and post-entry activities to support FTZ operations across Omron’s US footprint.

You will collaborate with trade compliance and logistics teams to establish best practices, manage FTZ entries, and ensure accurate submission to CBP while guiding audits and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or minimum of 2 years of college level education plus 7 years related experience.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience of Importing / Exporting and Customs Brokerage Operations experience.
• OneSource (Integration Point) experience a plus but not required.
• US Customs Broker License is preferred but not required.
• Intermediate level MS Excel skills to include ability to organize, format, pivot and V lookup and summarize large data sets.
• Ability to communicate very effectively, verbally and in writing. Leadership and management behaviors including motivation and teamwork.
• Travel – less than 10%.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate FTZ requirements to FTZ personnel and deliver presentations.
• Resolve and/or escape FTZ operational issues in a timely fashion.
• File entries on behalf of Omron and its subsidiaries relating to FTZ.
• Prepare documents, invoices or other papers for submission to CBP concerning the entry and admissibility of merchandise into the FTZ.
• Support compliance personnel during FTZ-related audits and assessments.
• Prepare Post-Summary Corrections subject to appropriate consultation with Legal Department.
• Establish and maintain an FTZ operations post-entry audit program.
• Responsible for FTZ functions, including FTZ Administration.
• On an as requested basis, support WP requests with customer questions related to FTZ matters.
• Directly Manage Import / Export freight forwarders.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

4-year degree or equivalent with 2 years college + 7 years experience

Tools

OneSource (Integration Point)

MS Excel

ERP systems (JDE)

WMS Systems (Manhattan WMI)

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Omron is seeking an Import/Export/FTZ Operations Manager in Dallas, Texas to lead FTZ day-to-day activities and liaise with CBP and brokers. You will drive compliance, document handling, and post-entry activities to support FTZ operations across Omron’s US footprint.

You will collaborate with trade compliance and logistics teams to establish best practices, manage FTZ entries, and ensure accurate submission to CBP while guiding audits and process improvements.