Logistics Manager

About the Role

We are looking to hire a Logistics Manager responsible for designing and implementing logistics strategies that ensure compliant, cost-effective, and efficient cross-border and international trade activities. The role includes managing relationships with carriers, customs clearance agents, and couriers while providing operational and regulatory expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the internal authority on trade compliance, logistics procedures, and regulatory mandates.
• Develop, document, and standardize logistics workflows and best practices across all North American facilities.
• Train and guide internal teams on domestic and international shipping and customs protocols.
• Act as the main liaison for logistics process execution, collaborating with suppliers, carriers, customs brokers, and legal advisors.
• Keep abreast of global trade developments and market trends to identify risks and opportunities proactively.
• Ensure all import/export activities adhere strictly to regulations such as USMCA, CBSA, U.S. CBP, EAR, ITAR, and sanctions.
• Oversee product tariff classification (HS/HTS codes) and country of origin assessments.
• Advise on tariff impacts and craft practical strategies to reduce cost exposure.
• Monitor regulatory changes and coordinate cross-functional responses to business impacts.
• Engage with external consultants, customs brokers, legal teams, and trade partners to maintain compliance.
• Design and deploy best practices to minimize tariffs and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and courier services.
• Recommend and manage transportation providers ensuring service quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
• Analyze freight expenses and spearhead cost-saving and duty-optimization programs.
• Define, implement, and monitor logistics KPIs aligned with customer and business objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Between 7 to 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in logistics, transportation, and international trade, ideally within manufacturing.
• Comprehensive understanding of cross-border trade regulations including USMCA, CBSA, U.S. CBP, EAR, and ITAR compliance.
• Proven experience managing relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and third-party logistics providers.
• Expertise in tariff classification (HS/HTS codes), determining country of origin, and implementing duty reduction methods.
• Experience in developing and rolling out logistics strategies, processes, and initiatives focused on continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including freight spend management, cost modeling, and KPI development.
• Excellent leadership qualities with effective communication and stakeholder management skills to influence cross-functional teams and regional collaborators.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP platforms.
• Professional certifications such as CITT, CSCMP, or specialized customs/trade compliance credentials are advantageous.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.