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Director of North American Foreign Trade (FTZ) Compliance - Hybrid

Fort Mill, SC USA

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 approximately 43,500 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 Director of North American Foreign Trade (FTZ) Compliance, you'll be part of our Tools and Outdoor Supply Chain team working as a hybrid employee. You'll get to:

• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) activities within the organization.
• Ensures compliance with federal regulations, optimizes operational efficiency, and manages FTZ-related projects to support business objectives.
• Lead a team, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement in FTZ processes.
• Develop, implement, and manage FTZ operational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and other applicable laws.
• Oversee daily FTZ operations, including inventory control, admission and withdrawal processes, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for FTZ matters with CBP, auditors, and other regulatory agencies.
• Lead and mentor FTZ staff, providing training and guidance to ensure high performance and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with logistics, supply chain, finance, and legal teams to maximize FTZ benefits and support business goals.
• Monitor and analyze FTZ performance metrics, identifying opportunities for process improvement and cost savings.
• Manage FTZ activation, expansion, and modification projects, including site selection, application preparation, and implementation.
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of required documentation, including annual reports, inventory reconciliations, and CBP filings.
• Stay current on FTZ regulations, industry trends, and best practices; communicate changes and updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain relationships with FTZ consultants, service providers, and industry associations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize compliance processes and reduce risk.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for FTZ operations to ensure efficiency and compliance.

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 7 years of experience in FTZ operations, customs compliance, or international trade.
• In-depth knowledge of FTZ regulations, CBP requirements, and import/export processes.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in FTZ software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• FTZ Operator or Administrator certification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing trade compliance programs in a multinational environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.
• Experience with trade compliance software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP GTS, Oracle GTM) preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 20%).

The Details:

You'll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• 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 a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• 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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