Senior Manager, Global Trade and Logistics

S&S Activewear

Senior Manager responsible for global trade compliance and logistics at S&S Activewear. Collaborating across teams to ensure adherence to regulations and optimizing processes.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead compliance with international trade programs including C-TPAT, PIP, FTZ, and other country-specific regulations
Oversee classification, valuation, and entry processes in partnership with customs brokers and internal teams
Monitor global tariff changes, trade agreements, and geopolitical shifts to proactively manage risk and cost exposure
Develop and maintain customs policies, SOPs, and audit protocols to ensure consistent compliance across all regions
Manage Binding Ruling requests and tariff engineering initiatives to optimize duty spend
Own relationships with freight forwarders, NVOCCs, ocean carriers, and drayage providers across origin and destination points
Lead RFPs, rate negotiations, and performance reviews for global logistics partners
Design and implement flow path strategies balancing cost, service, and inventory needs across multiple ports and modes
Collaborate with foreign offices and suppliers to ensure timely bookings, shipment visibility, and proactive issue resolution
Stay current on market conditions and lead contingency planning for disruptions in ocean, air, and ground transportation
Develop and report KPIs for customs compliance, logistics performance, and cost-to-serve metrics
Leverage ERP and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) to analyze trends and identify improvement opportunities
Drive continuous improvement initiatives with internal and external partners to enhance data integrity, reporting, and SOPs
Act as the primary global trade and logistics liaison to Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, Operations and Finance teams
Provide strategic consultation on product design and sourcing decisions to minimize importation risks and costs
Lead internal training and education efforts to build organizational awareness of trade compliance and logistics best practices
Represent the company in communications with government agencies and industry groups

Requirements

What you’ll need

10–12+ years of progressive experience in global customs, trade compliance, and international logistics
Proven leadership experience collaborating cross-functional teams and external trade partners
Deep knowledge of global trade regulations, incoterms, FTAs, and customs programs (C-TPAT, PIP, FTZ)
Strong analytical skills with experience in ERP systems and data tools (Snowflake/Power BI)
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed, and global environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Vacation, Personal, and Sick time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) plan
Discounts on brand‑name apparel
Fun employee events
Meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement

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Hard Skills & Tools

global customstrade complianceinternational logisticsclassificationvaluationtariff engineeringKPI developmentcontinuous improvementstrategic consultationnegotiation

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationanalytical skillscommunicationstakeholder managementproblem-solvingtrainingorganizational awarenessissue resolutionadaptability

Certifications

C-TPATPIPFTZ