Essential Functions:

· Manage import and export transport and compliance to FDA and Customs regulations

· Lead the international export/import shipping and documentation process including product availability, accurate and timely processing, fulfillment of all necessary customs documents, freight arrangement, tracking, communication, and customer inquiry follow up

· Accountable to delivering International Shipping goals and KPI’s

· Work with international suppliers on timely freight pickup, adherence to Incoterms, and freight arrangement

· Educate and train internal and external customers on international shipping processes as it relates to compliant documentation and shipping guidelines

· Participate in cross-functional projects to support global logistics and trade initiatives.

· Provide expertise around the requirements to meet objectives as well as cost/benefit analyses associated with new ventures

· Consolidate split domestic orders for export with required documentation, valuation, and classification

· Ability to quickly offer multi-modal international freight comparisons

· Manage 3rd party logistics providers, freight forwarders, steamship lines, and carrier relationships

· Organize the creation and distribution of bid proposals, contracts, pricing negotiations and selection of these services

· Develop and maintain monthly operational reporting and KPI’s to create awareness and accountability within the transportation team

· Work with suppliers and warehouse management to coordinate container loading / unloading dates and times

· Financial Acumen to monitor and manage freight cost, spend, and recovery

· Lead and leverage an integrated freight program across all NA Invacare subsidiaries while supporting each operation local requirements

· Lead International transportation corporate audits and monitor adherence to procedures

· Support and suggest company Legal counsel on compliance

· Provide day-to-day assistance to business as needed on compliance requirements

· Develop and utilize performance metrics (KPI’s) for reporting to management, continuous improvement, and deliver measurable gains to freight, compliance, cost, and service

· Participate in appropriate industry associations

· Ensure that all required training is identified for and completed by all direct reports.

· Evaluate staffing needs and costs; identifies, hires and promotes individuals with the right skills and competencies necessary to achieve superior results.

· Develop a team environment that values diversity and uses various individual’s strengths to the benefit of the team.

· Exhibit positivity, flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field

· 7+ years of International Logistics work experience

· Extensive with Classification, Country of Origin, Free Trade Agreements, Tariff

· ERP experience in Oracle and/or SAP a plus

· Excellent leadership, project management and team building skills with a proven record of accomplishment

· Demonstrated ability to multi-task, perform well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and meet deadlines

· Able to address / influence a wide range of cultures, disciplines and levels within a global organization

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to yield engaging presentations on subject matter

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; solutions oriented

· Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business environment

· Advanced in MS Office Suite

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer –M/F/Disabled/Vet

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