Gowan Company

Compliance

• Minimize business risks by ensuring global compliance with trade regulations.
• Support audits and reviews of local logistics and trade activities to manage risks effectively.
• Develop training documentation and implement compliance programs to enhance logistics and trade professionalism.
• Lead engagements with government bodies on international global trade controls compliance.
• Provide solutions to complex regulatory issues related to imports, exports, and economic sanctions.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and benchmarks, and act as an internal consultant on logistics processes.
• Benchmark logistics costs and performance globally and locally, seeking improvement opportunities.
• Manage logistics projects to drive continuous improvement in global operations.
• Oversee the aggregate logistics budget and provide performance feedback to local markets.
• Lead a network of internal logistics professionals to manage daily operations and drive logistics improvements.
• Develop and manage a global logistics strategy for structural decisions, including assets, warehousing, and internal vs outsourced logistics.
• Mentor and support the development of local logistics teams, offering educational opportunities for career growth.
• Create and manage standardized performance metrics focused on the delivery of finished goods to customers.
• Collaborate with IT to streamline logistics systems and provide leadership for changes.
• Oversee logistics-related master data, ensuring consistent application of operational data like lead times.

Global Logistics & Compliance Manager