FTZ Consultant

About Position:

We are looking for a FTZ ERP Consultant to join our engineering team. He/She will be responsible for configuring, validating, documenting, and supporting the implementation of Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) software solutions.

• Role: FTZ Consultant
• Location: All Persistent Locations
• Experience: 8 to 15 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• The Functional Consultant is responsible for configuring, validating, documenting, and supporting the implementation of Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) software solutions. This is an internal, non-customer-facing role that works closely with Project Management, Professional Services, and Support teams to ensure software solution delivery align with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and customer business requirements.
• Strong understanding of supply chain business processes.
• Knowledge of inventory management and warehouse operations.
• Experience documenting business requirements and functional specifications.
• Ability to analyze complex business processes.
• Experience configuring enterprise software applications.
• Familiarity with software implementation methodologies.
• Experience with Foreign Trade Zone software.
• Experience with Customs or Global Trade Management systems.
• Experience working in manufacturing, logistics, or distribution environments.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
• Ability to interpret SQL queries for data validation (preferred).
• Experience working with relational databases.
• Familiarity with APIs and system integrations.
• Understanding of data migration concepts.
• Experience using defect tracking tools ( Jira, etc.).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google suite
• Experience using requirements management and documentation tools such as Confluence or SharePoint.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• Bachelors degree, in Supply Chain, Engineering, Industrial Manufacturing, Business Administration or related discipline.
• APICS certification is highly preferred. Certification in APICS or QAD Products is added value.
• Certified in at least one QAD area, if available, and one external certification. One QAD industry certification or additional product certification is required.
• Certified/trained in Effective On-Boarding.
• Application knowledge of the most common QAD ERP Manufacturing/Distribution modules, especially in the Core Manufacturing concept, Planning & Scheduling (MRP & MSW/PSW), Discrete & Repetitive Production (Production Orders)
• MES applications or data collection experience is welcome
• More than 5 years’ experience in manufacturing implementations and business consulting with top tier (>$1B revenue) global customers.
• Minimum 5 years of consulting or 10 years of other professional experience.
• Possess strong business process practice, both the body of knowledge and hands-on experience, with proven track records in leading and managing large project implementations.
• Well versed in developing and/or improving the business process and systems.
• Highly strategic decision-making problem analysis, systematic thinking.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalisation for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment.

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