Foreign Trade Zone Coordinator

Foreign Trade Zone Coordinator - US

Boston Based 3 days a week

OBJECTIVE:

The Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Coordinator supports the US Customs Compliance team in the daily operation of Primark’s Foreign Trade Zones. The US Customs Compliance team is an integral part of the wider global Primark customs compliance function. Reporting to the Senior FTZ Manager, this role is primarily responsible for administrative duties related to operating Primark’s FTZ sites including; daily processing, filing of daily e214s, weekly estimate, weekly entry summaries, AES/EEI, CF7512s, arrival of inbonds, MDRs and other areas of FTZ daily management. Additionally, this role will routinely coordinate with Primark’s 3rd party business partners (including customs brokers, 3PLs, and FTZ management software service teams) and has involvement in other customs compliance functions such as tariff classification, customs valuation, country of origin marking, audit, Partner Government Agency (PGA) reporting, etc

What You’ll Do

• Support FTZ administration and other FTZ operational tasks, including export formalities for Primark’s FTZs, in collaboration with the Senior FTZ Manager
• Adhere to and support Senior FTZ manager in maintaining FTZ operations manual
• Support for preparing FTZ filings related to import and export (such as daily admissions (e214), weekly estimates (CF3461), weekly entries (CF7501), EEI/AES, CF7512, etc.)
• Prepare and submit quarterly HMF payment
• Support the Senior FTZ Manager in managing inventory matters related to FTZ (such as overages and shortages, inventory balance, preparing MDRs, etc.)
• Maintain records in accordance with customs regulations
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Supply Chain, Sourcing/Buying & Merchandising, Finance etc.
• Support Senior FTZ manager in continuous improvement of FTZ operational practices
• Support Primark’s Partner Government Agency reporting (CPSC eFiling, Food and Drug Administration, Fish and Wildlife, US Department of Agriculture, Toxic Substances Control Act, etc.)
• Support Senior FTZ Manager in preparation of FTZ annual reporting (Annual FTZB Report, Annual Reconciliation, etc.)
• Support with general reporting
• Support other compliance projects as assigned by senior management

What You’ll Get

We’re committed to your success and will provide you with an onboarding period in Primark’s other U.S. trading areas. Here, you’ll be empowered to succeed. As we rapidly expand across the globe, we’ll give you the tools that you need to excel. We’ll also offer you competitive benefits and work life balance – we know your life outside of the store is important.

What You'll Bring

• Undergraduate degree required
• Licensed Customs Broker preferred
• 2+ years of US customs compliance experience including knowledge of CFR Title 19 and tariff classification preferred.

Excited? Good. Because it’s energizing to put your skills to work, in a growing global business committed to helping people express themselves – and feel a sense of belonging.

We encourage all our people to grow, learn, and develop, and we can’t wait to see how you’ll positively impact colleagues in this role.

The pay range for this role is:  $66k to 99K

Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together. Excited? Good. There’s real accountability and ownership here as you shape your store, team’s futures, and steer sales. It’s energizing to put your skills to work, in a growing local and global business committed to helping people express themselves- and feel a sense of belonging. Because you thrive outside your comfort zone. Apply today to start your Primark journey!

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