Job Description

About the Team: Are you a specialist in customs & import / export and want to apply your skills in a dynamic and international environment? Then ZF Foxconn is the right place for you! We are looking for support in our Customs team. The US/CA Customs Specialist is part of a regional team of 7 that is responsible for ensuring customs compliance for the US and Canadian region in accordance with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) regulations. This includes tariff classification, USMCA Management, Country of Origin determination, customs clearance, compliance, FTZ management and recordkeeping review.

What you can look forward to as a Customs Specialist:

• Utilize company systems and internal contacts to provide 3rd party with relevant information in conducting their services (e.g. for classification, origin issues or customs clearance).
• Monitor 3rd party performance though weekly calls, scorecards, and KPIs.
• Support 3rd party in dealing with customs brokers and setting up monthly calls to discuss performance and open points. Audit 3rd party in performance of services.
• Gather necessary information and produce declarations to brokers for PGA compliance.
• Support Head of Customs in responding to customs CF28, CF29, informal and formal requests for information, protests, prior disclosures and managing 4647s.
• Follow up with brokers on Post Summary Corrections for errors detected on entries.
• Support plant sourcing / supply chain personnel in daily guidance in the conduct of importation, exportation, reconciliation, and drawback activities in the areas of import and export shipping.
• Create and review standard operating procedures with customs brokers and suppliers.

Your profile as a Customs Specialist:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 4 years of related operations experience with US Customs regulatory environment.
• Experience with FTZ administration.
• Strong background in HTS classification, as well as country of origin issues.
• Knowledge of US Customs regulations (Experience with CA Customs regulatory environment preferred).
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools – particularly Access and Excel.
• Proven ability to analyze and interpret data and supply chain-related processes.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Why you should choose ZF Foxconn in Duncan:

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• A supportive collaborative team environment
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Additional Information

ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including—but not limited to—being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.