Posted 4 days ago

Coordinator, Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)

VF Outdoor, LLC United States of America, USCA > USA > California > Costa Mesa HQ - VAN
Onsite Full Time

Job description

Foreign Trade Zone Coordinator: Become the Newest Member of the VF Corporation As part of the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Team, you will support the management and oversight of VF's Foreign Trade Zone operations to ensure full compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and FTZ requirements. You will work closely with Distribution Centers, Customs Compliance, Logistics, Finance, Customs Brokers, and external stakeholders to ensure inventory transactions, customs filings, and FTZ processes are accurate, timely, and compliant. You will have exposure to all VF portfolio brands while helping drive operational excellence, compliance, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement across VF's FTZ network. How You Will Make a Difference: Prepare and file daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual FTZ reports, customs filings, and regulatory submissions. Operate and maintain the FTZ Inventory Control and Recordkeeping System (ICRS) and associated interfaces. Process and monitor FTZ admissions, withdrawals, inventory transactions, in-bond shipments, Permit-to-Transfer (PTT) transactions, and weekly entry filings. Track inbound shipments and prepare, monitor, and reconcile e214, IT, PTT, CF3461, CF7501, CF349, and other FTZ-related transactions. Coordinate with CBP, FTZ Grantees, customs brokers, carriers, and internal stakeholders. Monitor ACE responses and resolve rejected filings, system exceptions, and processing errors. Perform inventory reconciliation activities and investigate shortages, overages, and discrepancies. Support Annual Reconciliation Reports, FTZ Board reporting, Annual Internal Reviews, and audit readiness activities. Conduct compliance audits and maintain CBP-required records and documentation. Identify process improvement opportunities and support system upgrades, testing, and automation initiatives. Monitor system interfaces and data integrity between FTZ software, SAP, warehouse systems, and customs platforms. Support FTZ activation, deactivation, expansion, and site modification projects. Maintain communication with distribution centers regarding FTZ security, compliance, inventory controls, and operational requirements. Demonstrate strong problem-solving capabilities and implement corrective actions to resolve operational or compliance issues. Support initiatives that maximize FTZ benefits while reducing compliance risk. Skills for Success: Years of Related Professional

Experience

3-5 years Educational/ Position

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Business / Supply Chain, Logistics or related field and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the FTZ, import operations, or customs compliance function field or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. This position entails responsibility for dealing directly with US Customs and Border Protection and its officers and inspectors on a regular basis. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be self-motivated and be capable of working as part of a team or alone. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel required

Experience

with SAP or other enterprise systems desired Ability to work in a fast paced yet casual environment Ability to enhance and implement ‘best practices’ with a mindset toward continuous improvement Special Physical and/or Mental

Requirements

Federal background and fingerprinting required. Travel by air and overnight, as required 5% amount of time. Lifting and/or bending 25 lbs of weight. Hiring Range: $58,752.00 USD - $73,440.00 USD annually Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits

at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process. Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws. At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law. Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. VF Corporation habille les consommateurs partout dans le monde grâce à son portefeuille diversifié de marques emblématiques de style de vie, notamment Vans®, The North Face® et Timberland®. Fondée en 1899, VF est l’une des plus importantes entreprises mondiales de vêtements, de chaussures et d’accessoires. Elle exerce ses activités de façon socialement et écologiquement responsable dans de nombreuses régions du monde, catégories de produits et canaux de distribution. VF s’engage à offrir des produits novateurs aux consommateurs et à créer une valeur durable pour ses clients et ses actionnaires. VF Corporation outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans®, The North Face®, and Timberland®. Founded in 1899, VF is one of the world's largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories and distribution channels. VF is committed to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long-term value for its customers and shareholders. Énoncé de vision de VF en matière de diversité VF s’engage à créer un environnement inclusif qui accueille et valorise les différences parmi tous ses associés, ses clients, ses fournisseurs et les collectivités où nous vivons et exerçons nos activités. Le succès et la croissance continus de VF sont renforcés par des initiatives qui favorisent la diversité à l’échelle mondiale. VF s’engage à offrir l’égalité des chances en matière d’emploi et à traiter ses associés et ses candidats sans discrimination fondée sur la race, la couleur, le sexe, l’âge, l’origine nationale, la religion, l’orientation sexuelle, l’identité ou l’expression de genre, l’état matrimonial, la citoyenneté, un handicap, le statut d’ancien combattant protégé, le statut VIH/sida ou tout autre motif protégé par la loi. VF s’engage à répondre aux divers besoins des personnes en situation de handicap dans des délais raisonnables, conformément aux principes d’autonomie, de dignité, d’intégration et d’égalité des chances. Pour ce faire, VF s’efforcera de cerner, de prévenir et d’éliminer les obstacles à l’accessibilité partout où cela est possible, tout en respectant les exigences en matière d’accessibilité prévues par l’ADA, la LAPHO (AODA) et toute autre réglementation provinciale, étatique ou locale applicable. VF s’engage à assurer l’accessibilité numérique, à se conformer aux Règles pour l’accessibilité des contenus Web (WCAG) 2.1, niveau AA, ainsi qu’aux normes de conception accessible de l’ADA et de la LAPHO (AODA), et à toute autre réglementation applicable. Si vous avez besoin d’une mesure d’adaptation ou si vous avez des questions concernant cet énoncé, veuillez transmettre votre demande à PeopleServices@vfc.com VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected basis. VF is committed to meeting the diverse needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity, and will do so by striving to identify, prevent and remove barriers to accessibility wherever possible as well as by meeting the accessibility requirements under the ADA, AODA, and other applicable state, local or provincial regulations. VF is committed to digital accessibility, and to conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA and complying with the ADA and AODA Standards for Accessible Design, and other applicable regulations. If you need an accommodation or have any questions regarding this statement, please send your request to PeopleServices@vfc.com.