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Currently comprised of a Supervisor and an FTZ Coordinator, the team works closely together to manage customs processes in alignment with CBP and Foreign Trade Zone requirements. The Customs Specialist will strengthen the team’s ability to handle tariff classification, USMCA management, country of origin determinations, and recordkeeping oversight, supporting a proactive, detail-oriented approach to compliance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\nWhat you can look forward to as a Customs Specialist:\nExecute and determine product eligibility for multiple trade agreements to maximize duty avoidance for US region. This includes Classification, Solicitation, Qualification and Certification of materials under various FTA programs.\nCollect and audit USMCA and other FTA Certificates that are issued by ZF Plants and Vendors and communicate findings to all parties for compliance requirements. \nAnalyze technical data and assign the appropriate HTS, country of origin and other required compliance data elements in ERP and compliance software. \nDetermine proper import/export classifications, valuation, and country of origin/marking of products, equipment, and raw/finished materials, assuring regulatory compliance, and minimized duty payments.\nRespond to requests for information from corporate and plant supply chain personnel and Customs brokers and freight forwarders.\nSupport and operate the Foreign Trade Zone in compliance with the FTZ Operations Manual.\nSupport plant sourcing/supply chain personnel in daily guidance in the conduct of importation, exportation, reconciliation, and drawback activities.\nCreate and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) with ZF brokers and suppliers.\nYour profile as a Customs Specialist:\nBachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.\n4-5+ years of related operations experience with US Customs regulatory environment.\nStrong background in tariff classification as well as country of origin issues.\nKnowledge of US Customs regulations.\nKnowledge of Microsoft Office tools - particularly Access and Excel.\nStrong problem solving and analytical skills with a high attention to detail.\nSolid organization and time/project management skills.\nLicensed Customs Broker, Certified Customs Specialist, Certified Zone Specialist preferred.\nWhy you should choose ZF in Gray Court, SC:\nAnnual Incentive Plan\nPaid Time Off\n401k Plan\nHealth Care Benefits\nPaid Holidays\nA supportive collaborative team environment\nA strong diversity culture\nSupportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities\nBe part of our ZF team as Supply Chain Specialist II - Customs and apply now!\nDIVERSITY COMMITMENT:\nDiversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. 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