Import - Export Manager

PPG•Greensboro, NC

2d•Remote

About The Position

As the Import Export Operations Manager , you will oversee the transportation and trade compliance processes of all imports and exports of finished goods and raw materials. You will also manage the performance of external providers, establishing communication procedures and reporting key performance indicators to the leadership team. You will report to the Senior Logistics Manager within the Traffic solutions business unit. This position can be remote, based out of the PPG Corporate General Office in Pittsburgh, PA or Greensboro, NC

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or APICS CLTD certification with a minimum 5 years' experience in the international logistics and trade compliance field and experience with Hazmat shipments
Experience with a Customs Brokerage provider.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.