International Logistics and Compliance Manager

Jetstream of Houston•University Park, IL

19h•$77,998 - $111,425

About The Position

FS Depot is hiring an International Logistics and Compliance Manager to manage freight logistics and trade compliance for FS Depot. The role ensures timely, cost-effective international transportation services for Federal Signal companies and provides expertise in international logistics solutions and higher-level logistics operations. The manager oversees carrier and freight-provider relationships, shipment coordination and documentation, compliance processes, reporting, cost analysis, employee training, and international shipment recordkeeping. The position collaborates with Federal Signal affiliates and external partners, and supports onboarding new affiliates and standardizing logistics practices across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in all aspects of international trade compliance.
Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics/freight management.
Strong working knowledge of and familiarity with export/international trade.
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and negotiation skills for effective interaction with internal and external contacts.
Demonstrated ability to analyze data to monitor performance and plan transportation cost reductions.
Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite applications, including Excel (V-Lookups, pivot tables, and formulas).
Ability to mine, analyze, and present solutions using data from third-party query software.
Work experience encompassing a solid understanding of product technologies and regulatory requirements.
Full knowledge of the licensing process, including specific requirements of the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, and Treasury, and laws and regulations applicable to international trade.
Working knowledge of non-U.S. trade compliance programs.

Nice To Haves

Five years’ experience in shipping and international import/export transactions and Customs regulations.
Experience with PowerBI.
Experience with JD Edwards ERP.
A second language.

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert for the FreightPOP logistics platform and support changes or upgrades.
Negotiate and administer enterprise-wide carrier agreements for small parcel and national freight services.
Negotiate fee structures with freight forwarders and vessel lines.
Manage the freight payment provider relationship to support timely, accurate freight payments.
Create, lead, and support the FSS Logistics task team.
Lead logistics support for onboarding new Federal Signal affiliates.
Serve as the subject matter expert for international logistics matters.
Coordinate and oversee international shipments, related documentation, and country- and customer-specific document organization for ESG affiliates.
Standardize international logistics best practices across FSS.
Communicate with U.S. and foreign agencies, including U.S. Customs, the Federal Maritime Commission, and Canadian Customs, as required.
Publish monthly FSS transportation expense reports summarizing freight spend by mode, destination, and charge type.
Collaborate with Federal Signal affiliates, forwarders, dealer principals, and customers to resolve international logistics challenges.
Research and recommend opportunities to reduce logistics costs.
Oversee preparation and presentation of international banking documents for export shipments.
Recommend, deploy, and track monthly internal metrics to measure international distributor feedback for ESG Traffic services.
Identify cost-effective transportation patterns and optimal routes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Develop, maintain, and deploy the compliance manual.
Ensure Commercial Letter of Credit documentation meets payment instrument requirements.
Identify and implement trade compliance best practices, including documentation preparation, harmonized code classification, NAFTA, duty drawback, packaging rules, and security requirements; take corrective action as needed.
Train FSS employees in trade compliance and documentation requirements.
Establish, manage, and audit required international shipment recordkeeping.
Periodically audit international export and import files at company sites.
Maintain Power of Attorney forms with brokers, customs agents, and freight forwarders.