Tooling Logistics Manager

FieldCore

3d•$103,200 - $173,400

About The Position

The Tooling Logistics Manager leads a team of logistics professionals and coordinators with responsibility for managing tooling shipments throughout the region and ensuring compliance with all international shipping documentation and requirements. Coordinates with internal and external customers to facilitate the import and export of tooling in various countries. Collaborates with Tooling Coordinators, Service Managers, Customer Service Managers, the Sourcing Team and Freight Forwarder/Customs Brokers to facilitate the temporary and permanent import/export of tooling.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field, extra experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
10+ years site management or project management experience
4+ years of international shipping experience, preferably in power generation or technical industry
5+ years managing and developing multi-discipline teams, preferably with international reach across multiple service types
English proficiency required

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in logistics
Ability to develop and execute functional strategies to solve complex operational situations
Effectively interface with all levels in organization including leadership
Experience in a matrix environment
Leadership experience in a global environment
Business and commercial acumen
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently

Responsibilities

Lead conversations with tooling centers to understand the scope of projects to determine specific country requirement for import/export, validate appropriate customs bonds are active and license is in a valid status
Establish business relationships with key logistics partners and negotiate service agreements as needed
Independently resolve matters with Freight Forwarders/Customs Brokers and tooling teams globally, such as insurance concerns, regulatory requirements and impacts, fee schedules, etc.
Ensure that the proper documentation is being supplied to required customs agencies in accordance with local customs requirements, and that required permissions are being obtained prior to shipping
Own performance metrics for key shipment lifecycle activities and maintain alignment with business targets resolving issues as they arise
Analyze and communicate shipment metrics, identify trends and anomalies, and identify and recommend improvement opportunities
Audit data inputs completed by freight forwarders on behalf of FieldCore, to ensure accuracy and compliance with Schedule B
Contribute to strategic planning activities of tooling organization, as subject matter expert for international shipments
Collaborate with IT to enhance ETM and reporting to automate data for real-time performance assessments and service provider discussions
Collaborate with Service Managers and Service Directors to ensure compliance in daily activities
Review tool mobilization data, employee feedback, and weekly reports, escalating concerns to upper management
Travel may be required
Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments
You may be assigned other duties to help proactively drive our FieldCore vision and align with our organization’s core values