Oversee and optimize global container movements across ocean, air, and land freight modes.
Manage booking, allocation, and routing of containers to ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency.
Monitor shipment exceptions, proactively resolve delays, and maintain high service levels globally.
Build and manage relationships with shipping lines, freight forwarders, and NVOCCs.
Ensure full compliance with import/export regulations across all operating jurisdictions.
Conduct periodic compliance audits and maintain thorough trade compliance documentation.
Oversee end-to-end customs clearance processes across all import and export lanes.
Manage last mile delivery operations from global warehouse locations to end customers or distribution/retail destinations.
Negotiate and manage competitive shipping rates across logistics.
Report logistics performance, cost, and compliance metrics to senior leadership regularly.
Drive initiatives to reduce logistics carbon footprint through carrier selection and mode optimization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, International Business, Logistics, or a related field.
4-6 years of progressive experience in global logistics (First Mile and Final Mile) and trade compliance.
Proven track record of managing multi-modal international freight (ocean, air, road).
Deep knowledge of customs regulations, HTS classification, and trade compliance frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate freight contracts and deliver cost savings at scale.
Experience managing and developing teams across multiple geographies.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret logistics data and present to senior stakeholders.
Proficiency with TMS platforms, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

global logisticstrade compliancemulti-modal international freightcustoms regulationsHTS classificationfreight contracts negotiationlogistics data analysiscost savingslast mile delivery operationsshipping rate management

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillsnegotiation skillsstakeholder managementrelationship managementteam developmentproblem-solvingproactive resolutionservice level maintenanceinitiative driving