Foreign Trade Zone Administrator at Bacardi

WHAT DOES A CUSTOMS MANAGER DO?

Responsible for managing Bacardi USA’s Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations, ensuring compliance with FTZ regulations, and supporting internal and external stakeholders.

ABOUT YOU

You are a detail-oriented and proactive professional with a strong foundation in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations, and Federal Excise Tax administration. You bring working knowledge of the Alcohol Beverage Industry and are familiar with the Craft Beverage Modernization Act (CBMA). You thrive in a compliance-driven environment, take initiative to identify and implement process improvements, and communicate effectively across teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·      Serve as the location’s FTZ Administrator.

·      Oversee 300+ FTZ entries per month and weekly consumption entries.

·      Maintain compliance with FTZ regulations and recordkeeping.

·      Coordinate with operations on inbound schedules and minimize detention/demurrage.

·      Maintain working knowledge of Federal Excise Tax and CBMA.

·      Ensure proper recordkeeping for destruction per US Customs and TTB guidelines.

·      Support internal customers with FTZ-related training and documentation.

·      Collaborate with customs and operations teams to streamline FTZ processes.

·      Working knowledge of Export requirements to the Caribbean, Canada, and Latin America.

·      Ensure EditTrade and Integration Point is loaded with the appropriate Harmonized Tariff Schedule, ECCN and Country of Origin for all products.

SKILLS

·      Strong organizational and communication skills.

·      Familiarity with FTZ regulations and compliance requirements.

·      Proficiency in relevant systems (SAP, EditTrade, Integration Point).

·      Ability to manage processes and coordinate with multiple departments.

·      Bachelor’s degree preferred.

·      Working knowledge of various Custom Forms (CF214, CF215, CF216, CF7512, CF3461, CF7501, CF349)

·      Certified Customs Specialist or Accredited Zones Specialist (AZS) is a plus

PERSONAL QUALITIES

·      Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

·      5 years Broker experience or equivalent

·      Bachelor’s degree preferred.

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.
 

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become

• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others

• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance

• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.

• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with

• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity. 

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Perks of Working for us

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement:

• Competitive Pay Package

• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)

• Retirement/Pension Plan

Health & Wellbeing

• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance

• Calm Meditation App subscription (free)

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.

Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.