Logistics Manager

Dodge Industrial•Oxford, CT

6d•$80,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Logistics Manager provides strategic leadership and governance for global transportation, logistics, customs brokerage, international trade compliance, freight procurement, and logistics commodity management across more than 45 divisions worldwide. The role develops and executes enterprise-wide logistics strategies, optimizes transportation and supply chain performance, drives cost savings, mitigates trade and compliance risks, and ensures adherence to global logistics and international trade regulations while supporting business growth and operational excellence. The position is based in Oxford, Connecticut, and requires up to 25% domestic and international travel. RBC Bearings is a global manufacturer of precision bearings, components, and essential systems serving industrial, aerospace, and defense markets. The company describes its work as supporting mission-critical applications and emphasizes technical excellence, continuous improvement, customer focus, innovation, and talent development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field.
At least 8 years of logistics, transportation, and trade compliance leadership experience.
Experience supporting multinational manufacturing organizations.
Expertise managing global logistics operations involving China, Mexico, Canada, India, Taiwan, and European countries.
Knowledge of customs brokerage and cross-border logistics in a multidivisional organization.
Knowledge of HTS classification and the Harmonized Tariff Classification.
Knowledge of country-of-origin determination, origin marking requirements, and verification requirements.
Knowledge of customs bond structures and management for enterprise-wide import compliance across multiple divisions.
Knowledge of air and ocean freight, including cost-benefit analysis of carrier optimization and freight services.
Experience with freight forwarders and integration management, including DHL, FedEx, and UPS.
Knowledge of vessel scheduling, capacity planning, logistics risk management, and contingency planning.
Knowledge of supply chain analytics, carrier management, and logistics network optimization.
Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
Knowledge of country-of-origin determination and substantial transformation analysis.
Knowledge of conflict minerals compliance and supplier reporting.
Knowledge of REACH regulatory compliance and supply chain reporting.
Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
AS400 experience.
Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD).
Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CTLD).
Certified Customs Specialist (CCS).
Licensed Customs Broker (LCB).

Responsibilities

Lead corporate logistics and transportation strategy across all divisions, including global air, ocean, parcel, LTL, TL, rail, and intermodal transportation operations.
Manage customs brokers, freight forwarders, and transportation providers to support regulatory compliance and international trade.
Lead HTS classification governance and tariff mitigation strategies, including FTZ opportunities and duty drawback initiatives, while maintaining classification integrity.
Oversee customs bonds, bond sufficiency calculations, surety relationships, and bonded warehouse operations; ensure bonds remain active and compliant across divisions and import locations.
Lead corporate compliance and qualification activities for USMCA and other bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, including country-of-origin determination, regional value content analysis, and qualification documentation.
Ensure the preparation, review, and oversight of international shipping compliance documentation, including adherence to Incoterms, transportation security protocols, and country-specific trade regulations.
Support global logistics operations involving China, Mexico, Canada, India, Taiwan, and European countries.
Address country-of-origin determination, substantial transformation analysis, conflict minerals compliance and supplier reporting, and REACH regulatory compliance and supply chain reporting.