International Logistics Operations Manager

You will drive operational excellence across global logistics and trade compliance to improve efficiency, reduce costs, increase profitability, and mitigate third-party risk. Manage end-to-end import/export and transportation activities across the U.S., China, and Europe, ensuring compliance, safety, and timely delivery. Coordinate and execute global freight movements (air, ocean, rail, trucking) from quoting through final delivery, including dangerous goods (Class 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, and 8). Partner with regional logistics providers, customs brokers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliant and efficient transportation solutions. Review import documentation for accuracy and compliance; issue export documentation. Maintain import/export tracking and performance reports. File and manage ISF, AES, GTS, and ACE submissions in coordination with customs brokers. Develop and execute logistics plans focused on risk mitigation, cost control, and schedule reliability. Conduct technical evaluations of complex transportation solutions, including plant equipment moves. Track and manage ISO containers, MEGC tanks, and chassis. Identify shipment risks, review critical movements, and ensure contingency plans and cost/schedule buffers are in place. Lead or support negotiations with transportation providers on rates, capacity, and service levels. Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies for cost, service, and performance. Establish and influence logistics standards, metrics, processes, and best practices. Collaborate cross-functionally on network design, KPI development, and performance reporting. Analyze logistics and transportation data to identify improvement opportunities and recommend innovative solutions. Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including RFP development, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and contract administration. Ensure logistics contracts contain appropriate clauses to mitigate company risk. Stay current on industry best practices and translate them into company policies, guidelines, and standards. Support FTZ and duty drawback initiatives. Build strong internal and external relationships; actively network within the logistics and trade compliance community. Report operational and functional performance to the Associate Director, Trade Compliance and Logistics.