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Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility -our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how thework we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

As a Foreign Trade Zone Lead, you will be responsible for oversight of daily operations of the foreign trade zones of Rockwell Automation in North America. This includes management of a third-party operations group and FTZ. You will also provide expertise in the maintenance, definition and implementation of internal controls by the US FTZ regulations, 19CFR, 15CFR, and other US regulatory agency requirements. Additionally, you will improve compliance activities concerning US Customs and US FTZ programs. You will report to the Trade Compliance Manager and will be fully remote, working anywhere in the United States.

Your Responsibilities:

• Implement process efficiencies, focusing on cycle time and regulatory compliance.
• Designation, (de)activation and all activities associated with new zone implementations or closures.
• Provide oversight, escalation, and leadership to FTZ operations
• Lead continuous improvement and productivity projects; implement changes required by regulatory changes related to: import/export, security, FTZ.
• Guide cost productivity (FTZ savings/avoidance, feasibility studies)
• Lead new zone implementations.
• Manage FTZ related record retention.
• Corporate subject matter regarding FTZ operations and using zones.
• Develop processes, process improvements, procedures, manuals and systems to support FTZ compliance.
• Be a program ambassador to provide intracompany training to departments and promote awareness of FTZs.
• Provide support in connection with internal/external audits and investigations.
• Establish compliance assessment audits, help with investigations, help implement corrective actions and make recommendations on improvements to leadership
• Make formal presentations in meetings, and respond to questions from management, employees, customers and vendors related to FTZ compliance.
• Collaborate with other departments on special projects such as distribution strategies, business continuity/contingency planning, and product line moves.
• Review the activated area - validate that you post FTZ warning signs, lock gates / doors, and ensure cameras are in working order, etc.
• Participate in CBP Compliance Reviews and responsible for providing all requested information.
• Keep up-to-date on legislative changes affecting FTZs and ensure communication and compliance with changes
• Perform annual system reviews and provide a summary report of any deficiencies and corrective actions for submission to the Port Director.
• Oversee the annual reconciliation process and prepare a report explaining any discrepancies and corrective actions.
• Prepare and file the FTZ Annual Report summarizing all zone activity to the zone grantee and CBP.
• Be a systems administrator for the FTZ inventory control & recordkeeping system.
• Measure FTZ related metrics.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• The ability to travel 10% of the time.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• 5+ years' experience with FTZ programs with experience in new Zone implementation, designation, and activation.
• 5+ years import/export compliance experience
• Experience with project management
• Licensed Customs Broker
• Inventory control experience
• Experienced in dealing directly with US Customs and Border Protection, grantees, and FTZ board
• Knowledge of international freight forwarding/transportation processes
• Experience managing CTPAT compliance

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

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