Sr. Manager, Logistics and Customs

Overview

The Logistics and Customs Sr. Manager is responsible to manage the Global Logistics and Customs operations necessary to maintain a flexible, innovative, and regulatory compliant Supply Chain. The Logistics and Customs Sr. Manager is responsible to manage operations related to the global movement of products and services.  The position will drive solutions that shift the Logistics distribution model from bricks and mortar to customer direct, build a global network of world class Logistics partners, enhance the culture of Customs compliance, and engineer programs to meet the serviceability requirements of customer who are increasingly demanding greater speed and flexibility at a competitive price. This position will manage Logistics and Customs for the entire LSA business. This consists of three different business units:  GFSI / Knights Apparel / Champion Teamwear. The Sr. Manager must be organized, detail-oriented, and having excellent communication skills.

Job Responsibilities

Logistics and Customs

• Manage the efficient, timely, and cost-effective global movement of products and services.
• Drive corporate Logistics initiatives designed to reduce lead-time, lower on-hand inventory requirements and provide agile and responsive distribution.
• Direct programs that maximize regulatory compliance and minimize risks associated with Customs Border Protection, Security (C-TPAT).
• Manage global network of Logistics providers and leverage diverse service offerings to maximize service performance.
• Employ Logistics system solutions that enhance visibility and integration, while optimizing operational efficiencies
• Provide guidance and assistance to event-related domestic/hot-shot loads (seasonal and highly sensitive) 

International Logistics

• Direct and communicate operational procedures and expectations with departmental staff, inter-company employees, transportation suppliers, sourcing agents, factory partners and other applicable business partners.
• Lead the development and maintenance of Logistics and Customs policy and procedure manuals.
• Coordinate corporate training programs in the areas of importing and exporting.
• Participate in system LSA logistics-related “testing” initiatives that arise on a regular basis for the department…this person serves as the primary contact for system testing (Oracle, Rockport, Discoverer, KERP, Infor/M3…etc.)

Customs Compliance

• Maintain a proficient working knowledge of US Customs regulations necessary to promote Customs compliance that minimize associated risks.
• Facilitate the documentation and implementation of procedures designed to ensure compliance with corporate standards and all applicable governmental agencies including US Customs and the Federal Trade Commission. 
• Participate and lead internal CTPAT Committee meetings in coordination with the Customs Compliance Specialist.
• Proactively communicate and disseminate information to all LSA origin offices related for further dissemination to contract vendors/suppliers.
• Proactively encourage Customs Compliance to be “built into” the daily processes.

Logistics and Customs Administration/Continuing Education Promotion

• Oversee process for accurate and timely accruals of inbound freight
• Review, Oversee, and streamline processes to insure accurate and timely monthly/quarterly reporting.
• Some reports are actually prepared and maintained by the person in this position (Quarterly time-in-transit and Cost per CBM reports).
• Encourage department employees to gain additional education in the field of Customs and Logistics by promoting training seminars to facilitate in the personal knowledge development.
• Facilitate in the weekly department meetings by maintaining structured agendas and time-constraint boundaries.

Financial Responsibility

• Oversee (directly and indirectly) for the correct payments of 90+ million dollars in Vendor, duty and freight payments through LSA Logistics & Customs Department in conjunction with the LSA Accounting Department.
• Resolve issues related to carrier charges.
• Assist with rate negotiations and carrier contracts.

Problem Complexity

• This position has to instinctively act quickly to resolve very complex Logistics and Customs issues that arise on a daily basis.  The resolutions must be correct, compliant, and quick (in many cases) to keep the flow of cargo moving.  This involves taking immediate action to push for Logistics and Customs challenges be addressed urgently.  Escalating issues is to the decision-makers is part of this job description.  The “make it happen” philosophy must be the driving attitude behind the person who assumes this role.  Accordingly, the swift action MUST always be correct in the eyes of US Customs and should never compromise the integrity of the LSA organizations.  

Impact

• Our business depends on our ability to import merchandise in a timely manner.  To do so, GFSI /Knights Apparel/Champion Teamwear MUST maintain a good relationship with current business partners as well as have sound controls in place. Additionally, new partners should always be explored when time permits. In all cases, this position must serve as the “champion” to lead and exercise reasonable care to remain Customs Compliant. Failure in either area could compromise our ability to Import goods in a timely and cost-effective way.

Scope of Responsibility

• Insuring that GFSI / Knights Apparel / Champion Teamwear remains customs compliant and reasonable care standards are met for current and new programs.  Ensuring the timely delivery of cargo by managing LSA Business partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in International (export/import), and domestic customs and logistics
• 4 year degree or equivalent experience
• Understanding of Valuation and ensuring that reasonable care requirements are met
• Experience in customs brokerage/compliance, imports

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status

EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Only applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly:  

Telephone: 877.999.5553

Email: HBI_TA@hanes.com