Manager, FTZ Operations - Fort Mill, SC or Hagerstown, MD, United States - Hybrid
Come build something that matters.
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.
The Job:
As a FTZ Operations Manager, you'll be part of our T&O Distribution team working as a hybrid employee. You'll get to:
Oversee the administration and management of three Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs), ensuring operational compliance and resolving inventory reconciliation or manifest discrepancies.
Supervise the FTZ team to maintain efficient, compliant daily operations across distribution FTZs.
Ensure adherence to Foreign-Trade Zones Board and U.S. Customs regulations, proactively monitoring and implementing regulatory changes impacting FTZ operations.
Lead IT integration projects related to FTZ software, including user testing, issue resolution, and stakeholder engagement.
Collaborate with plant management to support operational changes, expansions, and FTZ boundary modifications, coordinating with Trade Compliance for required authorizations.
Provide ongoing training and guidance to FTZ staff, fostering a culture of compliance and operational excellence.
Identify and resolve inventory issues, ensuring accurate control and reconciliation between SAP and FTZ systems.
Conduct regular internal audits of FTZ operations, report findings to management, and oversee annual Customs audits.
Oversee in-bond exports and zone-to-zone transfers, coordinating with transportation teams to ensure carrier POAs for in-bond truck movements.
Update and maintain the FTZ Operations Manual and related documentation.
Develop and implement tariff mitigation strategies, monitor exclusion lists, and leverage FTZ operations to minimize import duties.
Liaise with internal teams to ensure information systems are compliant for FTZ reporting.
Collaborate with brokers and software providers to implement changes related to trade regulations and tariffs
The Person:
You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You're not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn't it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
The Person:
Bachelor's degree required; Licensed Customs Broker preferred.
Minimum 5 years' experience managing multiple FTZs in a large company.
Experience with external logistics service providers preferred.
Proficiency in SAP, Integration Point, IP/TR FTZ, WMS.net, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Strong analytical skills and knowledge of distribution, transportation, warehousing, and kitting operations.
Excellent written and verbal communication, strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across all organizational levels.
Detail-oriented, process-driven, and accountable for operational performance.
Strong problem-solving and business judgment.
Ability to manage internal/external stakeholders and perform under pressure during seasonal peaks.
The Details:
You'll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan including:
Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
And More:
We want our company to be a place you'll want to be - and stay. Being part of our team means you'll get to:
Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.
What's more, you'll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We're more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We're visionaries and innovators. As successful as we've been in the past, we have so much further to go. That's where you come in. Join us!
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We Don't Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.
Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you'll get the unique chance to impact some of the world's most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.
Who We Are
We're the World's largest tool company. We're industry visionaries. We're solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art "smart factory" products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.
Benefits & Perks
You'll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.
What You'll Also Get
Career Opportunity: Career paths aren't linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
Learning & Development:
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you'll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that's how the best work gets done. You'll find we like to have fun here, too.
Purpose-Driven Company:
You'll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status or any other protected characteristic.
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