Import Export Operations Manager overseeing transportation and trade compliance processes of imports and exports for PPG. Managing performance of external providers and reporting KPIs to leadership.
Responsibilities
Oversee the transportation and trade compliance processes of all imports and exports of finished goods and raw materials.
Manage the performance of external providers.
Establish communication procedures and report key performance indicators to the leadership team.
Report to the Senior Logistics Manager within the Traffic solutions business unit.
Manage the performance of outsourced partners such as freight forwarders, small parcel providers and customs brokers and maintain periodic business reviews.
Develop standard operating procedures for all international shipment modes, whether import or export.
Oversee supply chain visibility reports of international shipments in transit.
Report metrics (e.g., cost per unit, on-time delivery, ISF filing entries).
Coordinate issuance of export documentation and attestations and apostilles.
Qualification process of finished goods for USMCA and other Free Trade Agreements.
Oversee Restricted Party Screening (RPS), Denied Parties (DPL) Screening and other import and export regulatory requirements.
Ensure ISF and AES entries are filed and support duty drawback efforts.
Provide total landed costs quotes or estimates to procurement and commercial teams.
Lead training and continuous improvement efforts related to international shipments.
Maintain IATA, IMO & DOT training certifications updated and be point of escalation for questions related to international and small parcel DG shipments.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or APICS CLTD certification
Minimum 5 years' experience in the international logistics and trade compliance field
Experience with Hazmat shipments
Experience with a Customs Brokerage provider
Optional- Licensed Customs Broker or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) is a plus
Familiarity with ACE portal system and experience with SAP
A strong background in logistics, supply chain management, and 3rd party warehouse operations is preferred
Experience with HTS classifications and Denied Party Screening (DPS) is beneficial.
Benefits
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
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