Senior Manager, Logistics & Trade Compliance

tonies • Palo Alto, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, Logistics & Trade Compliance is responsible for overseeing global and domestic logistics operations while ensuring full compliance with applicable trade and customs regulations. This role manages international ocean and air freight, U.S. customs compliance, and domestic transportation activities, with a focus on operational excellence, cost control, risk mitigation, and regulatory adherence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in logistics and trade compliance
• Demonstrated experience managing: International ocean and air freight operations U.S. customs and import/export compliance Domestic transportation networks
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations and procedures
• Experience managing external service providers, including freight forwarders and customs brokers
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification in customs or trade compliance (e.g., Licensed Customs Broker, CCS, or similar)
• Experience supporting global supply chains and multi-country sourcing
• Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS), ERP platforms, and trade compliance software
• Prior people management or team leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage international logistics operations, including ocean and air freight, to ensure timely, cost-effective, and reliable movement of goods
• Oversee domestic transportation activities, including inbound and outbound shipments, carrier performance, and service levels
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve logistics strategies, policies, and standard operating procedures
• Manage relationships with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, and third-party logistics providers
• Monitor freight spend, negotiate contracts and rates, and identify opportunities for cost optimization
• Proactively resolve transportation issues, delays, and service disruptions
• Ensure full compliance with all U.S. customs and trade regulations, including import/export requirements, tariff classification, valuation, and country-of-origin determinations
• Oversee the preparation, accuracy, and retention of all required customs documentation and records
• Manage customs broker activities to ensure accurate and timely filings with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
• Stay current on regulatory changes and assess potential impact to company operations
• Lead internal compliance reviews and support external audits or regulatory inquiries as required
• Partner with internal stakeholders across procurement, finance, operations, and legal to ensure aligned and compliant supply chain practices
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure logistics performance, compliance, and cost efficiency
• Prepare reports and analyses for leadership related to transportation performance, compliance risks, and improvement initiatives
• Support the implementation and optimization of transportation management, ERP, and trade compliance systems

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior