Sr Manager Global Trade and Logistics (Remote)

S&S Activewear LLC•Bolingbrook, IL

7d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Global Trade and Logistics is a pivotal leader responsible for driving international trade compliance and logistics performance across all regions of operation. This role integrates hands-on execution with strategic oversight to ensure adherence to global trade regulations, optimize import/export processes, and foster strong partnerships with customs authorities, brokers, and third-party logistics providers. As a key member of the supply chain leadership team, this individual collaborates cross-functionally with Product Development, Merchandising, Operations, Finance, and external trade partners to develop and implement solutions that mitigate risk, accelerate delivery, and maximize value throughout the global supply network.

Requirements

10–12+ years of progressive experience in global customs, trade compliance, and international logistics.
Proven leadership experience collaborating cross-functional teams and external trade partners.
Deep knowledge of global trade regulations, incoterms, FTAs, and customs programs (C-TPAT, PIP, FTZ).
Strong analytical skills with experience in ERP systems and data tools (Snowflake/Power BI).
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed, and global environment.

Responsibilities

Lead compliance with international trade programs including C-TPAT, PIP, FTZ, and other country-specific regulations.
Oversee classification, valuation, and entry processes in partnership with customs brokers and internal teams.
Monitor global tariff changes, trade agreements, and geopolitical shifts to proactively manage risk and cost exposure.
Develop and maintain customs policies, SOPs, and audit protocols to ensure consistent compliance across all regions.
Manage Binding Ruling requests and tariff engineering initiatives to optimize duty spend.
Own relationships with freight forwarders, NVOCCs, ocean carriers, and drayage providers across origin and destination points.
Lead RFPs, rate negotiations, and performance reviews for global logistics partners.
Design and implement flow path strategies balancing cost, service, and inventory needs across multiple ports and modes.
Collaborate with foreign offices and suppliers to ensure timely bookings, shipment visibility, and proactive issue resolution.
Stay current on market conditions and lead contingency planning for disruptions in ocean, air, and ground transportation.
Develop and report KPIs for customs compliance, logistics performance, and cost-to-serve metrics.
Leverage ERP and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) to analyze trends and identify improvement opportunities.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives with internal and external partners to enhance data integrity, reporting, and SOPs.
Act as the primary global trade and logistics liaison to Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, Operations and Finance teams.
Provide strategic consultation on product design and sourcing decisions to minimize importation risks and costs.
Lead internal training and education efforts to build organizational awareness of trade compliance and logistics best practices.
Represent the company in communications with government agencies and industry groups.