FTZ & Trade Compliance Analyst

Job Description

Bloom Energy faces an unprecedented opportunity to change the world and the way energy is generated and delivered. Our mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable globally. Bloom’s Energy Server delivers highly reliable and resilient, always-on electric power that is clean, cost-effective, and ideal for micro grid applications. We are helping our customers power their operations without disruption and combustion.

We are fast growing and actively looking for an FTZ and Trade Compliance Analyst to join our Global Trade Compliance team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role is based in Delaware and will report to the Manager, FTZ & Global Trade Compliance. Note: This is an in-office position in Delaware.

Role and Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing daily operation of the FTZ process, activities, and audit.
• Assign classification for parts within Bloom’s FTZs (California and Delaware).
• Experienced with transacting customs filings, cutting in-bond shipments, and supporting Compliance Operations.
• Experienced working with Other Government Agencies (OGAs), such as FDA, EPA, USDA, etc.
• Provide day to day support on import and export activities including approving export shipments, providing COO, assign HTS/ECCN classifications, and determining export licenses.
• Ensure customs and trade compliance matters at the site/division level are compliant with all relevant customs regulations and trade laws and regulations, including 19CFR, 15CFR, FDA, USDA, and other US regulatory agency requirements.
• Ensure timely and accurate responses to Broker requests for information and follow-up to ensure resolution.
• Maintaining all FTZ records with related documents and downloading entry documents from brokers and save in share drive.
• Apply working knowledge of import/export regulations and requirements to support business needs. Consolidate and analyze import/export data to identify risks or opportunities for savings.
• Prepare reports and make recommendations to management, as appropriate.
• Provide analytical support related to CBP CF-28, Post Summary Correction, and Prior Disclosures.
• As directed by the Trade Compliance Sr. Manager, implement appropriate corrective actions in response to any findings in the Corporate Trade Compliance assessment.
• Interface with related functional areas (logistics, purchasing, materials management, etc.) on customs matters and coordinate training for personnel in these areas, as needed.
• Conduct effective and timely transactional review and audit of all FTZ and import/export records and elevate issues requiring correction to Corporate Trade Compliance.
• Personally educate self on latest FTZ, Customs, PGA, Export regulations, Logistics and other government agency regulations.
• Operates with general direction and supervision from the Trade Compliance Manager.
• Must have the ability to analyze opportunities and make recommendations on options and/or alternatives to achieve divisional financial objectives.
• The Analyst will be privy to highly confidential financial information and must work within the scope of attorney/consultant and client privilege, where deemed appropriate.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong integrity and ethics.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and tact needed to interact with all levels in the plants.
• Highly motivated self-starter, capable of self-management with little to no oversight.
• Willingness to adapt to change and learn new skills
• Proven good judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Oracle ERP Experience.

Education & Experience

• 5+ years of FTZ and Trade Compliance experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required.
• Experience working with/for Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders, in import/export, logistics/transportation, or other related fields preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FTZ and Import Brokerage processes, import/export operations, and reporting findings.

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

Salary Ranges

$69,700.00 - $100,300.00